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DFK 698Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 210

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,416 mi
Last recorded65,416 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 21073,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFK 698Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2006 65,416 miles

welding has been heavily undersealed

Fail 18 May 2006 65,406 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

top set of rear lamps inop †slight leak from rear shocks †outer body heavily corroded †n/s/f brake pads sensor loose

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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DFK 698Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 DFK 698Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFK 698Y registered?

DFK 698Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 9 March 1983.

Is DFK 698Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFK 698Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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