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W852 XGD

2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

238,937 mi
Last recorded238,937 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D187,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 XGD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 238,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to nearside front flexi and rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 236,268 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to nearside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 235,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened drop link arms slight movement but not excessive (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened has slight play but not excessive (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll bar d bushes slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 235,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2020 235,410 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury INNER STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 234,375 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 233,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 233,777 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 228,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 228,742 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 216,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever near limit of travel

Fail 23 Jan 2007 216,387 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f top marker lamp inop

Pass 20 Feb 2006 199,813 miles

footbrake travel

fuel cap security

handbrake lever travel

n/s steering rack drumstick wear

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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W852 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 187,368 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 W852 XGD, 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 26 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 W852 XGD registered?

W852 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W852 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W852 XGD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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