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S742 EOK

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

470,092 mi
Last recorded470,092 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 EOK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 470,092 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 433,814 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 433,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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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S742 EOK 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 S742 EOK, 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 S742 EOK registered?

S742 EOK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S742 EOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S742 EOK 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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