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R771 GPN

1997 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

350,969 mi
Last recorded350,969 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Unknown146,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 GPN
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 350,969 miles

Nearside Rear air tank insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2019 350,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension air tank insecure

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 350,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 349,379 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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R771 GPN is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was R771 GPN registered?

R771 GPN is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R771 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 GPN 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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