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E170 GDX

1987 Mercedes-benz 210

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,354 mi
Last recorded152,354 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 21095,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE170 GDX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 152,354 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 150,150 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 150,145 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 150,080 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 148,365 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 145,679 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 141,495 miles

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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E170 GDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 210 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 95,001 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 E170 GDX, 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 39 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 E170 GDX registered?

E170 GDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 9 October 1987.

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