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P190 GBD

1996 Mercedes-benz 212

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,622 mi
Last recorded211,622 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 212155,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 GBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 211,622 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 211,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Condition of wiper blades

Cracks on screen

Wear in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2007 203,521 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 203,458 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 188,817 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 188,812 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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P190 GBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 155,095 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 P190 GBD, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 212 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P190 GBD registered?

P190 GBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P190 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P190 GBD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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