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R539 BJN

1998 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

238,406 mi
Last recorded238,406 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 212145,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 BJN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 238,406 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 238,406 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 212,395 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 212,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 224,781 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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R539 BJN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 145,506 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 R539 BJN, 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 28 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 R539 BJN registered?

R539 BJN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R539 BJN safe to buy?

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