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T394 TBA

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

252,755 mi
Last recorded252,755 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT394 TBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 252,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 252,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 252,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 252,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 251,161 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 251,161 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 250,950 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 249,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 241,082 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 230,750 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 230,702 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 214,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes require clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 214,167 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking From gaiter all way down tie rod to track rod end (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working flickering (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes require clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 198,502 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 181,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 167,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 151,301 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s brake pipe rusty reqires clean check

Pass 20 Jul 2011 151,301 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s brake pipe rusty reqires clean check

Pass 10 Aug 2010 136,731 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 136,731 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

exhaust tail pipe short

rear outline markers missing at rear

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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T394 TBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T394 TBA, 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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T394 TBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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