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S837 TVM

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

817,725 mi
Last recorded817,725 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 TVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 817,725 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre inner side wall has cracks in it but not deep enough to reach chords

Fail 23 Aug 2012 817,710 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre inner side wall has cracks in it but not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 30 Aug 2011 774,036 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 774,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 699,114 miles

All metal brake pipes are greased

Lift in both front bottom ball joints

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

Nearside front seat belt buckle outter cover broken but still works

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 25 Aug 2010 699,114 miles

All metal brake pipes are greased

Lift in both front bottom ball joints

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

Nearside front seat belt buckle outter cover broken but still works

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2009 624,481 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

offside forward most cargo-box rail fractured at mounting point

Fail 27 Aug 2009 624,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

offside forward most cargo-box rail fractured at mounting point

Pass 27 Aug 2008 155,814 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 155,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 476,764 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 476,735 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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S837 TVM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 S837 TVM, 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 S837 TVM registered?

S837 TVM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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