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P796 YPJ

1996 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

320,197 mi
Last recorded320,197 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 210207,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 YPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 320,197 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside sil areas

Fail 10 Feb 2011 306,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 306,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 287,678 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 287,669 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 271,751 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 260,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 260,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 253,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 210?

Based on 2,417 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,086
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 140
fog lamp not working 104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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P796 YPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 207,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 210 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P796 YPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 210 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P796 YPJ registered?

P796 YPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P796 YPJ shows 9 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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