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N277 EES

1995 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 212146,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 EES
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 126,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 110,947 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 110,947 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 98,953 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 98,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight movement in steering rack at nearside

Pass 15 Aug 2007 93,290 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 93,290 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers lower bushes slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2006 87,225 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2006 87,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber lower vushes slightly perished

slightm movement in nearside front inner track rod end

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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N277 EES is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N277 EES, 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 N277 EES registered?

N277 EES is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N277 EES safe to buy?

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