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V236 LKJ

1999 Mercedes-benz 212

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

157,262 mi
Last recorded157,262 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 212145,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 LKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2009 157,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust blow

lift in front swivels

rear anti rollbar bushes worn

water leek from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2009 157,262 miles

exhaust blow

lift in front swivels

rear anti rollbar bushes worn

water leek from engine

Pass 31 Jan 2008 124,656 miles

exhaust in poor condision

front pads low

l .a .v arm joints worn

o s headlight cracked

Pass 12 May 2006 84,990 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 84,973 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 84,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight Play in OS inner rack joint

Fail 20 Mar 2006 84,874 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

vehicle has been loaded excessively on one side † causing it to lean badly

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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V236 LKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 212 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 212 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 145,492 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 V236 LKJ, 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 27 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 V236 LKJ registered?

V236 LKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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