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R260 WOJ

1997 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

280,655 mi
Last recorded280,655 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 212140,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 WOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 280,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 272,447 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 272,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed near rear exhaust hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 268,033 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 268,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 267,360 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 267,360 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 266,163 miles
Pass 29 May 2019
Fail 29 May 2019

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018
Pass 30 May 2017 265,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak axle ()

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2016
Pass 27 May 2015 265,131 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 265,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2014 264,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013
Pass 28 Nov 2011
Fail 28 Nov 2011

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Dec 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2010
Pass 27 Oct 2009 259,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 257,084 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 250,356 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 250,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 247,820 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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R260 WOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R260 WOJ, 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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R260 WOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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