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P258 SUM

1996 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,308 mi
Last recorded133,308 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 212155,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 SUM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 133,308 miles

front balljoints slight lift/aims fading

Pass 11 Feb 2010 121,388 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 121,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 118,454 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 110,263 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 110,263 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 103,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 87,867 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 87,857 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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P258 SUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P258 SUM, 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 P258 SUM registered?

P258 SUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P258 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 SUM shows 9 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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