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P217 MKJ

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,264 mi
Last recorded156,264 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 MKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 156,264 miles

handbrake only just passes

Pass 3 Jul 2008 152,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 146,052 miles

handbrake only just meets requirments

Pass 28 Sep 2006 143,353 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 143,353 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?

Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,449
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 313
parking brake recording little or no effort 275
position lamp(s) not working 214
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 212
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P217 MKJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 137,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 412 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P217 MKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 412 D typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 412 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P217 MKJ registered?

P217 MKJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P217 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 MKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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