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V924 FMR

2000 Mercedes-benz 212

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,483 mi
Last recorded249,483 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV924 FMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model212
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 249,483 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 247,192 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 244,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside hand brake reading very low

non obligatory light showing white light to rear centre upper

offside rear outer sill excessively corroded outside prescribed area

wear both front lower bottom ball joints

Fail 12 Jan 2023 244,220 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both upper shock absorber mounting areas outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis legs by brake hose mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside hand brake reading very low

non obligatory light showing white light to rear centre upper

offside rear outer sill excessively corroded outside prescribed area

wear both front lower bottom ball joints

Pass 17 Jan 2022 155,782 miles

Central Front Lower valance corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retracted

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake valance corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 150,875 miles

corrosion underneath

number plate light lenses dirty

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2020 146,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 140,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes to load sensing valve load sensing valve to offside and nearside brake hoses offside and nearside front to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper camera showing white light to rear end

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 140,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes to load sensing valve load sensing valve to offside and nearside brake hoses offside and nearside front to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper camera showing white light to rear end

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 138,240 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 138,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 131,006 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 121,730 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,693 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 112,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 98,694 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,694 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 87,531 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 87,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,575 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,666 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,148 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,700 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 29,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,678 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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V924 FMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 212 in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V924 FMR, 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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V924 FMR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 212, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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