MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
426,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both off side and nearside front lower (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
chassis rusty near off side front axle mount
general chassis rust at rear axle
ONLY 8 PASSENGER SEATS FITTED BUS CAPABLE OF CARRYING A LOT MORE
slight lift lower ball joints
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
ONLY 8 PASSENGER SEATS FITTED BUS CAPABLE OF CARRYING A LOT MORE
slight lift lower ball joints
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
small chip in screen
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?
Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S845 BUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 S845 BUF, 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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S845 BUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 21 August 1998.
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