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P407 RGG

1996 Mercedes-benz 212

Black Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,736 mi
Last recorded170,736 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 212155,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 RGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 170,736 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 170,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 161,128 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 161,121 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever / adjuster (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 158,609 miles

brake pedal functioning but spongy

Pass 15 Aug 2018 153,394 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 146,250 miles

underneath of slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2016 141,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedal spongy

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 129,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 124,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 124,886 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 124,885 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 120,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 113,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 108,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,341 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 129,127 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 97,323 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 97,319 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 93,966 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 93,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dust covers corroded on rear shockers

rear brake proportion valve slightly stiff to operate

rear exhaust pipe begining to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2007 85,177 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 85,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006

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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P407 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in Black with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P407 RGG, 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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P407 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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