MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
322,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front and rear brake pipes started to corrode
offside rear service brake performance slightly low
slight travel from handbrake leaver
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 212?
Based on 1,859 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.
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N785 XRA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in White 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 N785 XRA, 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 N785 XRA registered?
N785 XRA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 2 January 1996.
Is N785 XRA safe to buy?
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