1997 Mercedes-Benz 412 D 2.9L Diesel · P828 OET
1997 Mercedes-Benz 412 D (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 146,783 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 412 D
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P828 OET Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 146,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P828 OET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 412 D (P828 OET) between May 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Steering (12 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
P828 OET Mileage History
- 22/05/200761,809 km
- 12/05/200868,945 km+7,136 km
- 18/05/200974,605 km+5,660 km
- 17/05/201083,692 km+9,087 km
- 25/03/201185,935 km+2,243 km
- 20/06/201297,157 mi
- 22/06/201297,157 mi
- 10/07/20130 mi-97,157 mi
- 13/07/2013100,577 mi+100,577 mi
- 24/01/2015108,351 mi+7,774 mi
- 24/01/2015108,351 mi
- 02/02/2017110,251 mi+1,900 mi
- 16/03/2017110,252 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/2018112,059 mi+1,807 mi
- 18/04/2018112,076 mi+17 mi
- 10/05/2019118,204 mi+6,128 mi
- 10/05/2019118,204 mi
- 05/06/2020121,610 mi+3,406 mi
- 28/04/2021123,791 mi+2,181 mi
- 01/05/2021123,811 mi+20 mi
- 03/05/2022129,288 mi+5,477 mi
- 08/06/2022129,532 mi+244 mi
- 07/06/2023132,066 mi+2,534 mi
- 19/06/2023132,109 mi+43 mi
- 20/05/2024136,873 mi+4,764 mi
- 10/06/2025140,636 mi+3,763 mi
- 29/05/2026146,783 mi+6,147 mi
Average of roughly 4,467 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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