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P518 BAP

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,246 mi
Last recorded51,246 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 BAP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2023 51,246 miles

n/s /f passenger seat missing

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2022 50,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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P518 BAP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 137,231 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 P518 BAP, 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 29 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 P518 BAP registered?

P518 BAP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P518 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 BAP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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