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T266 VVX

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,151 mi
Last recorded83,151 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,151 miles

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,120 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

both front tyres badly perished

both rear outer tyres badly perished

Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,092 miles

front wiper blades worn

slight brake bind on drivers front wheel

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,781 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,933 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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T266 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 T266 VVX, 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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What year was T266 VVX registered?

T266 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T266 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T266 VVX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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