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Mercedes-Benz 412 D

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

V701 JFMMOT history

V701 JFM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 412 D first used on 15 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 237,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
237,132 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 JFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
412 D
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V701 JFM was last recorded at 237,132 miles on 6 Jul 2024, 11,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,677 miles · 12 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
11,455 miles
Average per year
13,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 237,132 miles
  • 2022 – 225,677 miles
  • 2021 – 209,889 miles
  • 2015 – 119,348 miles
  • 2014 – 104,634 miles
  • 2012 – 74,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,132 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,132 miles (+11,455)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    237,132 miles
    Test number
    695792302300
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass225,677 miles (+15,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    225,677 miles
    Test number
    266162508141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass209,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    209,889 miles
    Test number
    125131072921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,268 km (+20,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    191,268 km
    Test number
    213212901502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,098 km (+12,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,098 km
    Test number
    338044189244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,731 km (+14,203)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,731 km
    Test number
    480007538571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,528 km (+14,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,528 km
    Test number
    498251982459
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush rear n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass130,111 km (+10,510)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,111 km
    Test number
    614935665306
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush front & rear both side stabilizer D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass119,601 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,601 km
    Test number
    111493016361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail119,348 miles (+14,714)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,348 miles
    Test number
    529956610870
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass104,634 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,634 miles
    Test number
    189421004339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail104,331 km (+14,140)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,331 km
    Test number
    319205894410
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass90,191 km (+603)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,191 km
    Test number
    929693513357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear outer tyre has a nail in it.

  14. Fail89,588 km6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,588 km
    Test number
    526183003350
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear outer tyre has a nail in it.

  15. Pass74,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,205 miles
    Test number
    888914802365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass581,377 km (+538,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    581,377 km
    Test number
    965033311317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass42,943 km (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,943 km
    Test number
    522209610399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,930 km (+9,480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,930 km
    Test number
    242449500345
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  19. Pass33,450 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,450 km
    Test number
    851431029335
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about V701 JFM

Does V701 JFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V701 JFM expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V701 JFM?
The MOT on V701 JFM expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V701 JFM done?
V701 JFM was recorded at 237,132 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2024, an average of 13,946 miles a year.
Has V701 JFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 JFM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on V701 JFM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V701 JFM find?
V701 JFM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2024 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal, and 5 more.

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