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N60 PAL

1995 Mercedes-benz 212

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,131 mi
Last recorded65,131 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 212146,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 PAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020

CONDITION OF OFFSIDE SEAT

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BARLINKS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,667 miles

wear both front anti roll bar link arm bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2018

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Dec 2018

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre front buckle wont lock (7.1.2 (c))

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,055 miles

both rear shockers bottom bushes worn Borderline

injector 4 leak off pipe damp Borderline

Pass 2 Nov 2016 37,757 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s sills

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2016 37,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s sills

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015
Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,790 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 35,304 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,237 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 35,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,098 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,948 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 34,726 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,568 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 33,568 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 32,486 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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N60 PAL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212 in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 N60 PAL, 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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N60 PAL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is N60 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N60 PAL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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