1998 Mercedes 412 D 2.9L Diesel · R220 BCL
1998 Mercedes 412 D (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 170,089 km. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 412 D
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 170,089 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R220 BCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R220 BCL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes 412 D (R220 BCL) between December 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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