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V747 LNP

2000 Mercedes-benz 212

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

266,870 mi
Last recorded266,870 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 LNP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 266,870 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 266,870 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 259,757 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 253,767 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 249,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise brake figure o/s lower than it should be for park.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 249,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise brake figure o/s lower than it should be for park.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 243,789 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 243,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 236,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 236,654 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 226,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exaust clamp deteriorated

handbrake mechanism partial seized

Pass 14 Jan 2011 213,979 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 193,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 169,499 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 169,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 150,991 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 135,047 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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V747 LNP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 212 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V747 LNP, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 212 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V747 LNP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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