MOT Status
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181,920 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?
Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
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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.
Is S162 HEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S162 HEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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