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T325 FOD

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Black Diesel 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,716 mi
Last recorded129,716 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT325 FOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 129,716 miles

rear springs starting to displace.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 129,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,350 miles

2 rear forward facing,3 rear rear facing seats fitted

brake pipes and fuel filter in poor condition

n/s/r leaf spring splaying

rear tyres low on tread,wear in rear roll bar link bushes,n/s/f svivel joint,n/s rack arm

Fail 16 Apr 2016 128,350 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

2 rear forward facing,3 rear rear facing seats fitted

brake pipes and fuel filter in poor condition

n/s/r leaf spring splaying

rear tyres low on tread,wear in rear roll bar link bushes,n/s/f svivel joint,n/s rack arm

Pass 14 Oct 2014 128,158 miles

All rear tyres starting to wear low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 127,669 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 127,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 125,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 122,641 miles

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

body seam rusted above offside rear wheels

Pass 19 Nov 2010 119,303 miles

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs pitted

some corrosion on driver rear inner wing near mudflap

some corrosion on drivers side outter body sill but not structal

Fail 18 Nov 2010 119,287 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs pitted

some corrosion on driver rear inner wing near mudflap

some corrosion on drivers side outter body sill but not structal

Pass 28 Nov 2009 116,094 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 116,070 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 112,530 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 3 Oct 2007 108,926 miles

CALLED VOSA HELP DESK ABOUT VEHICLE IF IT WAS ACLASS 4 AT 11-15AM 03/10/2007 IT HAS SIDE WINDOWS BOTH SIDES AND 8 SEATS 3 QUARTERS BACK THE VEHICLE (412d people carrier)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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T325 FOD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Black with a 4,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T325 FOD, 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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T325 FOD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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