MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,059 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s rear hub oil seal leaking.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both lower swivels worn to limit(approx 3mm lift).
o/s/f anti-roll bar bush worn
o/s/f brake pipe corroding.
o/s/r inner hub seal leaking.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front numberplate delaminating
o/s/r back plate damp
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear light lenses cracked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 212?
Based on 1,859 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N878 VMO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N878 VMO, 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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N878 VMO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 1 October 1995.
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