1996 Mercedes-Benz 412 D 2.9L Diesel · P407 BAW
1996 Mercedes-Benz 412 D (2.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 335,874 km. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 412 D
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 335,874 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P407 BAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 335,874 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P407 BAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz 412 D (P407 BAW) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
P407 BAW Odometer History
- 26/04/2022341,473 km
- 11/05/2023344,703 km+3,230 km
- 08/05/2024350,141 km+5,438 km
- 17/05/2024350,185 km+44 km
- 19/05/2025335,874 km-14,311 km
Average of roughly -1,827 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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