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S162 HEC

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Grey Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,920 mi
Last recorded181,920 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 HEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 181,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front band back leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and back leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 181,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 180,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 177,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 172,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 170,043 miles

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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S162 HEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Grey with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S162 HEC, 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 S162 HEC registered?

S162 HEC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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