MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake only just good enough
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Parking brake only just good enough
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
N/s parking brake efficiency getting low
O/s/r service brake efficiency getting low
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has a long travel
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/s parking brake efficiency getting low
O/s/r service brake efficiency getting low
Parking brake lever has a long travel
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 212?
Based on 1,859 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P263 THY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 P263 THY, 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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P263 THY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 31 January 1997.
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