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T4 TLC

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,832 mi
Last recorded22,832 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 TLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 22,832 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 22,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 22,729 miles

All rear tyre load ratings too low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 22,704 miles

All rear tyre load ratings low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 22,632 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 22,621 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 22,613 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 22,566 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 21,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,072 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 19,256 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,256 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 17,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,080 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 12,457 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 11,644 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 10,238 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake travel

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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T4 TLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T4 TLC, 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 T4 TLC registered?

T4 TLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T4 TLC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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