MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner wheel arch / bulk head corroded but not within prescribed area
Offside Front bulk head corroded but not within prescribed area
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch / bulk head corroded but not within prescribed area
Offside Front bulk head corroded but not within prescribed area
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s o/s front lower door step insufficent repair
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s o/s front lower door step insufficent repair
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch inner (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch inner (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion on all inner wheel arches
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion on all inner wheel arches
handbrake cable outer sleeve bulged
slight bind on o/s/r wheel
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion both front inner wings,both steps both inner wheel archs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 210?
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A524 HKF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,037 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 210 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A524 HKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 210 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A524 HKF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 1 October 1983.
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