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P516 CAY

1997 Mercedes-benz 212

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,438 mi
Last recorded192,438 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 212140,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 CAY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2008 192,438 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 181,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 21 Mar 2006 175,700 miles

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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P516 CAY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P516 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 P516 CAY registered?

P516 CAY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P516 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 CAY shows 3 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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