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EY16 CHZ

2016 Mercedes-benz 212

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,895 mi
Last recorded68,895 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 21249,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 CHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 68,895 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 68,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 54,943 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 42,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 42,399 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,425 miles

park brake has imbalance, ns lower

Pass 27 Feb 2020 27,578 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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EY16 CHZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 212 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 49,036 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 EY16 CHZ, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 212 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EY16 CHZ registered?

EY16 CHZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is EY16 CHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY16 CHZ shows 9 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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