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T38 GJM

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,074 mi
Last recorded141,074 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 GJM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 141,074 miles

advanced wear in steering rack inner joints

n/s/r/o wheel rim damaged

servo pipe not fully secure

slight lift in both lower ball joints

Fail 15 Apr 2009 141,074 miles

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

advanced wear in steering rack inner joints

n/s/r/o wheel rim damaged

servo pipe not fully secure

slight lift in both lower ball joints

Pass 24 Apr 2008 128,936 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 128,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 113,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 94,423 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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T38 GJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T38 GJM, 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 T38 GJM registered?

T38 GJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T38 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T38 GJM shows 6 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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