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P424 VTC

1997 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,713 mi
Last recorded109,713 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 212140,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 VTC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 109,713 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,951 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 100,539 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

front exhaust slight blow

offside rear cross member corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,580 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 100,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 95,669 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2011 95,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 71,327 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 May 2008 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 67,419 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 65,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 62,324 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 62,317 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P424 VTC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P424 VTC, 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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P424 VTC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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