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F489 PCR

1988 Mercedes-benz 210

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,772 mi
Last recorded49,772 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 21070,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 PCR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,772 miles

offside bulk head starting to corrode

Fail 27 Oct 2008 49,767 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

emissions not tested due to major engine misfire

Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,480 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 48,480 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s/front inner upper arches

Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 46,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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F489 PCR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F489 PCR, 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 F489 PCR registered?

F489 PCR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F489 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F489 PCR shows 6 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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