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R78 DOS

1997 Mercedes Unknown

Black Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,257 mi
Last recorded129,257 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes Unknown146,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 DOS
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 129,257 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 128,454 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 127,973 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 May 2024 127,890 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2023 126,507 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 125,014 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 124,922 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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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R78 DOS is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown in Black with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R78 DOS registered?

R78 DOS is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R78 DOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 DOS shows 8 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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