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S228 DFC

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

256,381 mi
Last recorded256,381 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 DFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2006 256,381 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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S228 DFC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S228 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S228 DFC registered?

S228 DFC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S228 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S228 DFC shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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