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YR04 HVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,677 mi
Last recorded102,677 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 102,677 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 102,677 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,219 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,199 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 90,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,463 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,718 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,743 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,441 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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YR04 HVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR04 HVJ, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 412 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR04 HVJ registered?

YR04 HVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is YR04 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 HVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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