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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and rear (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
downrated to class 7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) not working all four marker lights (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
downrated to class 7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
downrated to 3500kg
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?
Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
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T52 JBU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T52 JBU, 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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T52 JBU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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