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W357 KCK

2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,204 mi
Last recorded131,204 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D187,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 KCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 131,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear axle marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer and inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroded

Rust surface under body and suspension

Fail 20 Jun 2019 131,203 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside inner sill and door step marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear axle marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer and inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroded

Rust surface under body and suspension

Pass 12 Jun 2018 129,458 miles

COOLANT LEAK FROM ENGINE PIPE ON SIDE OF BLOCK

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS WORN AND HAVE PLAY

Pass 20 Jun 2017 128,603 miles

exhaust rusty

pas pump damp

rear tyres getting low

wiper rubbers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2016 127,136 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 124,916 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 124,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 123,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 120,667 miles

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

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

play in rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 30 May 2012 117,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 114,164 miles

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

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

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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W357 KCK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 187,368 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 W357 KCK, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 412 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W357 KCK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 30 August 2000.

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