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T43 UFE

1999 Mercedes-benz 212

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,159 mi
Last recorded192,159 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 212145,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 UFE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 192,159 miles

n,s and o,s sill corroded

rear tyre tread low

Fail 7 Apr 2014 192,159 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

n,s and o,s sill corroded

rear tyre tread low

Pass 18 May 2013 184,076 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 176,526 miles

n,s outer cill holed not within 30cm of body mounts

o,s hand brake performance lower than expected

o,s outer cill corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 176,526 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

o,s outer cill corroded

n,s outer cill holed not within 30cm of body mounts

o,s hand brake performance lower than expected

Pass 16 Jun 2011 164,814 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 147,067 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 129,377 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 129,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 112,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 98,242 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,318 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 84,318 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 71,183 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 71,046 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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T43 UFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 212 in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 145,492 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 T43 UFE, 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 27 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 T43 UFE registered?

T43 UFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T43 UFE safe to buy?

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