1998 MERCEDES 412 D2.9L DIESEL

The 1998 Mercedes 412 D has a recorded mileage of 448,305 miles, making it 28 years old. This equates to an average of 16,011 miles per year, which is significantly higher than typical for a vehicle of this age. High mileage generally correlates with increased wear on critical systems, including the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain. However, the MOT history shows no defects in most years, with the exception of a 2007 entry that noted specific issues. The most recent MOT on 2010-09-13 recorded a PASSED result with no defects , but this was 16 years ago. The vehicle has not undergone an MOT since then, which is a major concern. MOTs are required annually, and the absence of recent records suggests the car may not have been driven regularly or may not meet current safety standards. This lack of up-to-date testing is a significant red flag for buyers. The 2007 MOT (411,838 miles) identified slight play in both rear anti-roll bar pins/bushes (2.4.G.2) and noisy, worn offside lower ball joints with a recommendation for replacement. These issues were not repeated in subsequent MOTs, but the absence of defects in later tests does not confirm resolution.