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BK58 VLP

2008 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,617 mi
Last recorded211,617 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 VLP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 211,617 miles

Engine light illuminated

vehicle emitting white smoke

Fail 29 Mar 2018 211,606 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine Light illuminated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Vehicle Emitting white smoke

Vehicle structure has slight damage both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 188,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 14 Mar 2017 188,232 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 21 Dec 2015 183,025 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 183,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 141,712 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 122,640 miles

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

play in near side front inner ball joint

Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,322 miles

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)

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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BK58 VLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK58 VLP, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BK58 VLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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