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S354 DOK

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,411 mi
Last recorded73,411 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 DOK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 73,411 miles

Emissions undetectable.

Offside parking brake lazy.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 73,170 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions undetectable.

Offside parking brake lazy.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 68,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2014 33,324 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,324 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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S354 DOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 182,295 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 S354 DOK, 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 27 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 S354 DOK registered?

S354 DOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is S354 DOK safe to buy?

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