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P737 FDA

1996 Mercedes-benz 212

Grey Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,422 mi
Last recorded138,422 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 212155,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 FDA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 138,422 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both due to dip beams not working (4.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front steps and both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2024 131,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 123,114 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 110,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 98,043 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,551 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 77,555 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,612 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,246 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,931 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 61,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 61,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,050 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 60,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,914 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,859 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 56,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010
Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,607 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 52,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,522 miles

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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P737 FDA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in Grey with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P737 FDA, 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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P737 FDA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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