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Mercedes 412 d

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 58 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

58

Best Year

1997 (72%)

Years Covered

1

How reliable is the Mercedes 412 d?

vs national average-10% (82% avg)
vs Mercedes brand average-15% (87% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Mercedes 412 d by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199772%58132,411 mi

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About the Mercedes 412 d

The Mercedes 412 d has been tested 58 times in 2024 MOT data across 1 model years (1997 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 1997 model is the most reliable with a 72% pass rate from 58 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 72%. With just a 0 point spread, the 412 d is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the 412 d is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.

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