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A524 HKF

1983 Mercedes-benz 210

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 21073,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA524 HKF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 143,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch / bulk head corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front bulk head corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 14 Aug 2020 143,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 143,225 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 143,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 142,942 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 142,942 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2008 142,675 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 142,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 142,584 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 142,548 miles

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?

Based on 2,417 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,086
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 140
fog lamp not working 104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 90
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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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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What year was A524 HKF registered?

A524 HKF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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