MOT Status
ValidMileage
129,257 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
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))
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.
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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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How do I check the history of R78 DOS?
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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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