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R857 WOY

1997 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,274 mi
Last recorded127,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 212140,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 WOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 127,274 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 127,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 121,885 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 121,535 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 120,987 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 120,312 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 119,645 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 212?

Based on 1,859 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,433
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 93
Registration plate lamp not working 68
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 65
Stop lamp not working 64
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R857 WOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 140,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 212 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R857 WOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 212 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 212 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R857 WOY registered?

R857 WOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R857 WOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 WOY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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