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F386 UVV

1988 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,300 mi
Last recorded50,300 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 21070,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF386 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 50,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 49,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,262 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 48,262 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,656 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 46,524 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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F386 UVV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F386 UVV, 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 F386 UVV registered?

F386 UVV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 25 October 1988.

Is F386 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F386 UVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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