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R617 TKR

1997 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,665 mi
Last recorded124,665 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 212140,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 TKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 124,665 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 116,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 109,594 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 109,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 100,951 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 100,951 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

PLAY IN OFFSIDE OFF STEARING RACK

oil leaking from axle both sides at back plate †bith anti roll bar link bar bushes have play FRONT

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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R617 TKR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R617 TKR, 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 R617 TKR registered?

R617 TKR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R617 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R617 TKR shows 6 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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