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P781 KRV

1997 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

283,016 mi
Last recorded283,016 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 212140,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 KRV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2010 283,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 263,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 212?

Based on 1,859 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,433
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Registration plate lamp not working 68
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 65
Stop lamp not working 64
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P781 KRV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 140,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 212 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P781 KRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 212 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 212 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P781 KRV registered?

P781 KRV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P781 KRV safe to buy?

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