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S502 CFS

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Cream Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,868 mi
Last recorded80,868 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 CFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 80,868 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,046 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 70,687 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,886 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 66,842 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,145 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 60,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outter sill filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery tray rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2019

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery tray rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2018 46,464 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 46,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 40,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 34,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 27,953 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 27,953 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,917 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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S502 CFS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Cream with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S502 CFS, 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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S502 CFS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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