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A4 ODU

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,531 mi
Last recorded235,531 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ODU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 235,531 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 235,519 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 223,127 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 191,353 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 164,964 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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A4 ODU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A4 ODU, 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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What year was A4 ODU registered?

A4 ODU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is A4 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 ODU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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