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W901 XGD

2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,299 mi
Last recorded220,299 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D187,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW901 XGD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 220,299 miles

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

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

long brake pedal travel

rear body outriggers corroded

slight judder both front brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2016 220,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

long handbrake lever travel

slight vibration front brake discs

Fail 16 Jun 2016 220,242 miles

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

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

long handbrake lever travel

slight vibration front brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2015

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 218,740 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 217,609 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 214,402 miles

brake pedal could be a bit better

Fail 29 May 2013 214,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pedal could be a bit better

Fail 23 May 2013 214,370 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 214,355 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 2 May 2012 214,152 miles

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

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

both front disc pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2011 213,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 213,317 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 212,261 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 212,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

corrosion on body out-riggers at rear

fraying on handbrake cable

slight crack on nearside front anti-roll bar bracket

slight leak at exhaust tail pipe

Pass 30 May 2008 212,098 miles

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

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

long brake pedal travel

n/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

reg lamp dim

Pass 28 May 2007 193,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long brake pedal travel

Pass 24 May 2006 179,908 miles

all metal brake pipes surface rust

drivers seat belt latch broken

Fail 24 May 2006 179,908 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all metal brake pipes surface rust

drivers seat belt latch broken

Pass 25 May 2005 157,707 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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W901 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W901 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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W901 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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