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R413 HFR

1997 Mercedes-benz 212

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 212140,265 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 HFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 11 Mar 2026

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 Mar 2025

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undebody heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2024

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis starting to corrode

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub damp

Pass 28 Feb 2022

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hubseal damp

Fail 28 Feb 2022

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hubseal damp

Pass 23 Feb 2021

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Pass 12 Feb 2020

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

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

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Fail 12 Feb 2020

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

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

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Pass 28 Feb 2019

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

outer sills starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Mar 2017

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2016

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear hub seal damp

Fail 6 Feb 2016

Offside Headlamp aim too low due to damaged front panel (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear hub seal damp

Pass 11 Feb 2015 116,363 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

slight leak on o/s/r hubseal

Pass 14 Dec 2013 107,321 miles

exhaust front pipe starting to deteriorate

slight leak on o/s/r hub seal

Pass 17 Dec 2012 101,095 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 89,956 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2011 89,956 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,129 miles

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2010 78,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,055 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2009 71,055 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,452 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 39,109 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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R413 HFR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R413 HFR, 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 R413 HFR registered?

R413 HFR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R413 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R413 HFR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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