MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
some lift in both lower swivel joints nearside approaching 3.mm 2. slight play at nearside steering rack.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 212?
Based on 1,859 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.
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P490 FKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 P490 FKJ, 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 P490 FKJ registered?
P490 FKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P490 FKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P490 FKJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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