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S748 EOK

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

339,979 mi
Last recorded339,979 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 EOK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 339,979 miles

all under body corroded/surface rust

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 339,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

all under body corroded/surface rust

Pass 24 Feb 2025 338,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs heavily corroded/poor

corrosion underside front/rear

tested wet weather

Pass 7 Feb 2024 338,163 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs corroded

corrosion underside

front rear/chassis surface corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2023 337,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

foot break poor disks rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2023 337,473 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

foot break poor disks rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2022 336,765 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear spring hangers corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear spring hangers corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 336,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear of cab corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 336,302 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear of cab corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 335,404 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security areas marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehcile preventing full inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2019 335,377 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security areas marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehcile preventing full inspection

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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S748 EOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S748 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 412 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S748 EOK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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