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P960 JKY

1997 Mercedes-benz 210

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

216,115 mi
Last recorded216,115 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 210189,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 216,115 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 204,557 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 195,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 194,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 194,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 194,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 194,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 193,485 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 193,485 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 191,564 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 191,470 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 191,027 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 190,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 190,839 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 190,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 190,393 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 189,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 188,851 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 187,966 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 187,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 185,415 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 184,007 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 210?

Based on 2,417 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,086
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 140
fog lamp not working 104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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P960 JKY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 210 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 189,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 210 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P960 JKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 210 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P960 JKY registered?

P960 JKY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P960 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P960 JKY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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