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F437 AFD

1988 Mercedes-benz 210

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,154 mi
Last recorded174,154 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 21070,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF437 AFD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2006 174,154 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 174,154 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front trunions slight play

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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F437 AFD is a 1988 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 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 F437 AFD, 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 F437 AFD registered?

F437 AFD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 27 September 1988.

Is F437 AFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F437 AFD 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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