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S568 ACT

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

231,956 mi
Last recorded231,956 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 ACT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 231,956 miles

Exhaust rear mounting corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 225,746 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 219,483 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 219,483 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 214,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 214,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 212,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 210,268 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 210,268 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 205,806 miles

n/s/r brake disc rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 199,428 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2010 196,426 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 192,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 190,375 miles

crack in n/s screen but not in swept areas

Fail 11 Jan 2008 190,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

crack in n/s screen but not in swept areas

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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S568 ACT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S568 ACT, 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 S568 ACT registered?

S568 ACT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S568 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S568 ACT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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