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S938 SNY

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,643 mi
Last recorded157,643 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 SNY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 157,643 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 157,643 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 149,586 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 140,430 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/f wiper blade split at end

Pass 15 Dec 2008 128,955 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 128,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 114,346 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 114,262 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 99,987 miles

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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S938 SNY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S938 SNY, 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 S938 SNY registered?

S938 SNY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S938 SNY shows 9 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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