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P252 TGJ

1997 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,511 mi
Last recorded40,511 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Unknown146,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 TGJ
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,511 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills/ steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 33,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 29,261 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 29,119 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking Has yellow tape wrapped around it (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 23,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre nearly 10 years old

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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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P252 TGJ is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 146,470 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 29 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P252 TGJ registered?

P252 TGJ is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P252 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 TGJ 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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