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Y861 UOW

2001 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,009 mi
Last recorded199,009 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 UOW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 199,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 195,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 190,140 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 187,912 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 187,912 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 181,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 181,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 181,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 179,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak.

osf tyre wearing more on the outer edge.

slight play in ns steering arm ball joint inner.

stone chips on windscreen.

Fail 10 Aug 2020 179,781 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak.

osf tyre wearing more on the outer edge.

slight play in ns steering arm ball joint inner.

stone chips on windscreen.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 175,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 169,929 miles

spare tyre valve leaking tyre deflated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 169,258 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil mist at rear hub

Fail 28 Jul 2017 169,257 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear slight oil mist at rear hub

Pass 25 Jul 2016 157,816 miles

Light corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2015 150,932 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 150,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 145,413 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 136,789 miles

N/S Wiper blade split at end but not adversly effecting operation of wiper function

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 127,402 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 127,402 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 119,130 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 112,829 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 101,766 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 88,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

glow plug fault lamp on

possible o/s/r hub seal weeping, stained wheels.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 88,282 miles

glow plug fault lamp on

possible o/s/r hub seal weeping, stained wheels.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,720 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 73,720 miles

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)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,242 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 70,240 miles

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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Y861 UOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y861 UOW, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 412 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y861 UOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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