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B718 JBE

1985 Mercedes-benz 210

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,144 mi
Last recorded58,144 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 21075,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB718 JBE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 58,144 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,122 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 58,116 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,084 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre perishing on tread and walls

o/s rear tyre perishing bad on outer wall

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,220 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,210 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 55,200 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyre walls cracking

nearside mirror missing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,719 miles

Advise exhaust corroded/blowing

Advise front pads appear low

Advise underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2007 5,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 5,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,454 miles

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

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

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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B718 JBE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 75,880 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B718 JBE, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B718 JBE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 7 January 1985.

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