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S157 RWA

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 RWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 93,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

travel in service brake pedal

Fail 1 Feb 2007 93,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

travel in service brake pedal

Pass 27 Oct 2005 81,590 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?

Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,449
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 313
parking brake recording little or no effort 275
position lamp(s) not working 214
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 212
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S157 RWA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 206,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 412 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S157 RWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 412 D typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 412 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S157 RWA registered?

S157 RWA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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