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N28 SHP

1995 Mercedes-benz 212

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,006 mi
Last recorded183,006 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 212146,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 SHP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 183,006 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010
Pass 5 Sep 2008 165,939 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 161,109 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 161,109 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 154,196 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 154,177 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

aux belt loose

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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N28 SHP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212 in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N28 SHP, 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 N28 SHP registered?

N28 SHP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 22 September 1995.

Is N28 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N28 SHP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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