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N455 MGG

1995 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,950 mi
Last recorded119,950 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 212146,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN455 MGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 119,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 119,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 116,656 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR LOWER DOOR AREAS CORODED

ADVISE N/S REVERSE LAMP COVER DAMAGED

ADVISE O/S CENTRE REAR FLOOR AREA CORODED

Fail 12 Dec 2007 116,656 miles

Centre Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR LOWER DOOR AREAS CORODED

ADVISE N/S REVERSE LAMP COVER DAMAGED

ADVISE O/S CENTRE REAR FLOOR AREA CORODED

Pass 1 Nov 2006 111,762 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 111,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2005 107,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 107,820 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroding

incorrect tyre fitted to offside rear of vehicle

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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N455 MGG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 146,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N455 MGG, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 212 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N455 MGG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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