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N24 ESM

1995 Mercedes-benz 212

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

290,006 mi
Last recorded290,006 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 212146,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 ESM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 290,006 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 290,006 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 289,368 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 286,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 256,798 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 241,833 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 241,833 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 May 2006 223,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2006 223,618 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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N24 ESM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N24 ESM, 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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What year was N24 ESM registered?

N24 ESM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 3 October 1995.

Is N24 ESM safe to buy?

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