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S183 RHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

524,381 mi
Last recorded524,381 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 524,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 491,425 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 466,941 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 466,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front fuel tank strap corroding

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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S183 RHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S183 RHJ, 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 S183 RHJ registered?

S183 RHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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