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S845 BUF

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

426,832 mi
Last recorded426,832 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS845 BUF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 426,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 422,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 410,766 miles

ONLY 8 PASSENGER SEATS FITTED BUS CAPABLE OF CARRYING A LOT MORE

slight lift lower ball joints

Fail 18 Aug 2016 410,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 399,818 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 315,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 212,019 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 200,132 miles

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.

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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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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What year was S845 BUF registered?

S845 BUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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