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T688 WYJ

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,197 mi
Last recorded164,197 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT688 WYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 164,197 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 164,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 163,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 May 2015 163,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Air suspension levelling valve inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 163,075 miles

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

power steering pipes getting corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 163,049 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering pipes getting corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 163,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 162,156 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 162,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 161,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 161,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 160,588 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 160,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 159,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 157,670 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 157,670 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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T688 WYJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 T688 WYJ, 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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T688 WYJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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