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P296 PYW

1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,766 mi
Last recorded50,766 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D137,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 PYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,766 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,647 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,539 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,557 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,703 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 31,289 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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P296 PYW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P296 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 P296 PYW registered?

P296 PYW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P296 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P296 PYW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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