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N916 CES

1995 Mercedes-benz 212

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,337 mi
Last recorded213,337 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 212146,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN916 CES
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2006 213,337 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 213,337 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2005 208,564 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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N916 CES is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N916 CES, 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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What year was N916 CES registered?

N916 CES is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 13 November 1995.

Is N916 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for N916 CES shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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