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P111 LUA

1996 Mercedes-benz 212

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,656 mi
Last recorded211,656 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 212155,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 211,656 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 211,648 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 202,486 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 202,485 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 195,396 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 195,394 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 187,152 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 187,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

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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P111 LUA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P111 LUA, 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 P111 LUA registered?

P111 LUA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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