1998 Mercedes-Benz 212 2.9L Diesel · S742 KSA
1998 Mercedes-Benz 212 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 155,915 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 212
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S742 KSA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 155,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S742 KSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz 212 (S742 KSA) between October 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (3.7.A.1)”; “Braking system leaking above tank (3.6.A.1)”.
S742 KSA Mileage History
- 18/10/200676,604 mi
- 18/10/200676,604 mi
- 18/10/200785,616 mi+9,012 mi
- 18/10/200785,616 mi
- 05/11/200889,576 mi+3,960 mi
- 10/11/200889,584 mi+8 mi
- 21/11/200991,105 mi+1,521 mi
- 13/07/201194,362 mi+3,257 mi
- 13/07/201296,156 mi+1,794 mi
- 12/07/201397,629 mi+1,473 mi
- 03/07/2014102,131 mi+4,502 mi
- 11/07/2015112,078 mi+9,947 mi
- 10/09/2016117,034 mi+4,956 mi
- 12/09/2016117,048 mi+14 mi
- 18/08/2018118,043 mi+995 mi
- 17/08/2019124,789 mi+6,746 mi
- 08/09/2020128,705 mi+3,916 mi
- 18/09/2021131,133 mi+2,428 mi
- 18/09/2021131,133 mi
- 19/09/2022144,335 mi+13,202 mi
- 02/10/2023148,682 mi+4,347 mi
- 13/10/2023148,682 mi
- 02/10/2024151,431 mi+2,749 mi
- 02/10/2025155,915 mi+4,484 mi
- 02/10/2025155,915 mi
Average of roughly 4,184 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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