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N496 JWX

1996 Mercedes-benz 212

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,461 mi
Last recorded201,461 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 212155,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 JWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 201,461 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 192,374 miles

outer sills weak

windscreen cracked along bottom

Pass 20 Mar 2017 184,191 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 177,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 170,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 165,471 miles

offside rear chassis leg (towbar mount) has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2014 165,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear chassis leg (towbar mount) has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2013 155,822 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 148,119 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 148,119 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 141,464 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 141,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 136,508 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 136,508 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,523 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 129,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 123,536 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 113,042 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 102,697 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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N496 JWX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N496 JWX, 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 N496 JWX registered?

N496 JWX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N496 JWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N496 JWX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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