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P750 GOX

1996 Mercedes-benz 212

Red Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

209,451 mi
Last recorded209,451 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 212155,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 GOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 209,451 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drives seat has wear

inner / outer sills have been repaired and unsealed

main brake pipes have been waxoil can / not check

n/s/f ball joint slight play lower

n/s/f wheel has slight play side to side

o/s/f & n/s/f acrhes have coorrosion on them

o/s/r acrh has been repaired

o/s/r brake pipe to rear brake hose as corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2014 209,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drives seat has wear

inner / outer sills have been repaired and unsealed

main brake pipes have been waxoil can / not check

n/s/f ball joint slight play lower

n/s/f wheel has slight play side to side

o/s/f & n/s/f acrhes have coorrosion on them

o/s/r acrh has been repaired

o/s/r brake pipe to rear brake hose as corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2013 207,246 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal and grease

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

Offside outer sill corroded

o/s/f head light pattern slightly out

Fail 17 Jun 2013 207,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

All brake pipes covered in underseal and grease

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 204,771 miles

o/side and n/side inner and outer sills rusting

rear exhaust tail pipe rusting

Pass 2 Jun 2011 201,172 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 197,969 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/side and n/side sills rusting

Pass 2 Jun 2009 194,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 189,721 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 185,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 181,357 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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P750 GOX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212 in Red with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P750 GOX, 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 P750 GOX registered?

P750 GOX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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