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XAZ 6959

1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,754 mi
Last recorded153,754 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D206,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 6959
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 153,754 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 153,189 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 131,913 miles

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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XAZ 6959 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 206,546 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 XAZ 6959, 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 28 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 XAZ 6959 registered?

XAZ 6959 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is XAZ 6959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 6959 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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