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N510 YHN

1996 Mercedes-benz 212

Turquoise Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,440 mi
Last recorded195,440 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 212155,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN510 YHN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 195,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 195,432 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake cable snapped

Pass 2 Dec 2024 191,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 191,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake mechanism seized holding back brakes on

Pass 9 Dec 2023 185,547 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 182,670 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 182,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken plastic linkage (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49%imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake requires attention

Fail 20 Mar 2023 182,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crosssmember holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed in various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

water level low in header tank

Pass 12 Apr 2022 177,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hal;f shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 177,671 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Hand brake shoe retaining clip insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 173,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front,nearside rear & offside rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 8 Mar 2021 173,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front,nearside rear & offside rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 11 Mar 2020 171,998 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 171,988 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 168,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 168,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 164,987 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Welding repairs require better protective coating

Fail 22 Feb 2018 164,951 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill full length (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All wheel arches badly corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Valance (6.6.6)

Oil leak Nearside rear hub seal leaking ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 161,725 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 161,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 157,630 miles

Front discs showing signs of wear

Fail 11 Feb 2016 157,630 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.6.6)

Front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Mar 2015 153,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear hub seal leaking ?

rear chassis starting to blister ?

Fail 28 Feb 2015 153,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear chassis starting to blister ?

Pass 13 Feb 2014 148,292 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 148,292 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 140,935 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 140,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 134,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r hub seal damp

rear load sens linkage rusty

rear section of exhaust rusty

surface rust in both inner sills

Pass 3 Mar 2011 126,001 miles

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

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

nearside rear hub oil seal damp

Fail 1 Mar 2011 126,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

nearside rear hub oil seal damp

offside rear chassi corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Feb 2010 118,481 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

nearside rear half shaft oil seal damp

Pass 24 Feb 2009 111,801 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 106,140 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 98,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 91,200 miles

corrosion to osr brake pipe

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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N510 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in Turquoise with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N510 YHN, 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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N510 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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