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P789 FDA

1996 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,223 mi
Last recorded70,223 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes Unknown198,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 FDA
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,223 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 70,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,901 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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P789 FDA is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 198,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P789 FDA registered?

P789 FDA is a 1996 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P789 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P789 FDA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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