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R670 BWS

1998 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,277 mi
Last recorded185,277 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 212145,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 BWS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 185,277 miles

Oil leak

ns seat belt catch cover missing

nsr corner bumper missing

Fail 13 Oct 2014 185,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

ns seat belt catch cover missing

nsr corner bumper missing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 179,942 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 179,742 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 179,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 174,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 165,079 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 164,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 153,816 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 153,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 145,506 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 145,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 138,462 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cut in n/s/f tyre

front brake pipes corroding

wipers juddering

Fail 23 May 2008 138,459 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cut in n/s/f tyre

front brake pipes corroding

wipers juddering

Pass 27 Mar 2007 127,849 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 127,844 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 124,687 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 124,681 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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R670 BWS 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 50%.

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 R670 BWS, 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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R670 BWS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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