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P263 VMJ

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,375 mi
Last recorded111,375 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 111,375 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 111,375 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 99,898 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 99,653 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 88,088 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 88,083 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.4)

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

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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P263 VMJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 P263 VMJ, 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 P263 VMJ registered?

P263 VMJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is P263 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 VMJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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