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N387 KHU

1995 Mercedes-benz 212

Silver Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

149,166 mi
Last recorded149,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 212146,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 KHU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 149,166 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 149,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 146,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 146,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 May 2009 146,183 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 144,160 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 144,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 141,180 miles

BRAKE EFFICIENCY JUST PASSED ON 50%

Fail 14 Jul 2007 141,180 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 135,352 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 135,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 135,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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Pass 24 Jun 2005 129,912 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 129,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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N387 KHU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212 in Silver with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N387 KHU, 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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N387 KHU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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