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P417 MLD

1996 Mercedes-benz 212

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,766 mi
Last recorded166,766 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 212155,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 166,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 8 Jun 2006 149,883 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear bumper corner missing

rear light lens tapped up temp repair

Fail 6 Jun 2006 149,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear lamp cracked and taped up

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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P417 MLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P417 MLD, 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 P417 MLD registered?

P417 MLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P417 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P417 MLD shows 3 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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