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N512 YHN

1996 Mercedes-benz 212

Yellow Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,827 mi
Last recorded218,827 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 212155,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 YHN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2006 218,827 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 218,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

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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N512 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in Yellow with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N512 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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What year was N512 YHN registered?

N512 YHN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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