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P233 PYW

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,737 mi
Last recorded107,737 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 PYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 107,737 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,512 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 102,652 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 102,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,218 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 96,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 90,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 90,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,371 miles

Brake pedal Low

Fail 10 Mar 2010 84,371 miles

Brake pedal Low

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 80,947 miles

vehicle tested as class 4 private passenger vehicle, 8 passenger seats

Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,627 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 70,159 miles

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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P233 PYW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P233 PYW, 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 P233 PYW registered?

P233 PYW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P233 PYW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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