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P515 CAY

1997 Mercedes-benz 212

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,878 mi
Last recorded189,878 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 212140,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 CAY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 189,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 176,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 164,549 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 212?

Based on 1,859 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,433
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Registration plate lamp not working 68
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 65
Stop lamp not working 64
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P515 CAY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 140,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 212 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P515 CAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 212 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 212 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P515 CAY registered?

P515 CAY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P515 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 CAY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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