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P77 ECL

1997 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,805 mi
Last recorded141,805 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Unknown146,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 ECL
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 141,805 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired pivot. (1.1.17 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Floor insecure step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Floor excessively deteriorated side locker corrosion holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Braking system leaking near foot valve (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit fog light lens missing (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank insecure gas bottle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking near spring brake chamber (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively dose clear line of sight (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached gearbox flange bolts too short not through nuts (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 140,779 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 136,136 miles

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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P77 ECL is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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P77 ECL is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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