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N320 YBA

1996 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 212155,095 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 YBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012
Pass 19 Aug 2011 173,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 171,448 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 169,072 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 167,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 16,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 164,200 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 164,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 159,899 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 159,871 miles

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

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

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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N320 YBA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 155,095 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 N320 YBA, 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 30 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 N320 YBA registered?

N320 YBA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N320 YBA safe to buy?

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