MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,682 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill section slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill section slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Sill section slight corrosion.
Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Sill section slight corrosion.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside flexy hose cracking
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis damaged (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside flexy hose cracking
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Body has slight corrosion door bottom is corroded, and has been tapped over Sharpe edges (6.1.B.2)
osf tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge, also outer side wall of tyre is deteriorating.
side door handle is broken and is loose, but still opens the door from the outside.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pedal rubber worn
cab door rusting
front anti roll bar has been removed totaly
steering rack leak not visable but suspect just been clean off
Ball joint has excessive play n/s rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal rubber worn
cab door rusting
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
oil leaking from rear hubs
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 212?
Based on 1,859 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P135 PPO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 140,265 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 P135 PPO, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 212 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P135 PPO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 17 January 1997.
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