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E578 JDL

1988 Mercedes-benz 210

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,163 mi
Last recorded141,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 21070,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE578 JDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 141,163 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 141,020 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust pipe loose into second box

Pass 21 Jun 2007 133,908 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 127,366 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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E578 JDL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,330 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 E578 JDL, 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 38 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 E578 JDL registered?

E578 JDL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 3 May 1988.

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