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W903 XGD

2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

217,281 mi
Last recorded217,281 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D187,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW903 XGD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 217,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 216,646 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 216,300 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 216,300 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 215,823 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 215,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 215,779 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 214,459 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 213,941 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 213,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 212,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

the Battery is insecure. The guide of the handbrake cable is missing, causing the cable to chafe.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 212,111 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

the Battery is insecure. The guide of the handbrake cable is missing, causing the cable to chafe.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,554 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 86,554 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,228 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 83,319 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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W903 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W903 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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W903 XGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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