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P859 GRC

1997 Mercedes Unknown

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,663 mi
Last recorded201,663 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Unknown146,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 GRC
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 201,663 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre small splits in the side wall

slight corrosion various under vehicle suspension and brake components

Fail 1 Nov 2016 201,586 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted ? (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre small splits in the side wall

slight corrosion various under vehicle suspension and brake components

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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P859 GRC is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P859 GRC?

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What year was P859 GRC registered?

P859 GRC is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P859 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 GRC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P859 GRC have outstanding finance?

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