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S227 DFC

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,305 mi
Last recorded220,305 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 DFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 220,305 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 220,269 miles

marks on front brake hosas

Fail 2 Feb 2006 220,225 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S227 DFC 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 S227 DFC, 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 S227 DFC registered?

S227 DFC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S227 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S227 DFC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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