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R585 MTO

1998 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,963 mi
Last recorded49,963 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 212145,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 MTO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 49,963 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,939 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 49,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 49,168 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 48,705 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,891 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 37,669 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,879 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 34,921 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroaded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,912 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroaded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,250 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f tyre are deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2008 32,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre walls perishing

n/s/r light lense cracked

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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R585 MTO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R585 MTO, 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 R585 MTO registered?

R585 MTO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 4 May 1998.

Is R585 MTO safe to buy?

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