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F820 POW

1988 Mercedes-benz 210

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 21070,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF820 POW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,731 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,847 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 62,606 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,606 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 621,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 61,621 miles

corrosion to o/s bulk head

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,289 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 61,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,624 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,691 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,364 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,400 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 53,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F820 POW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F820 POW, 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 F820 POW registered?

F820 POW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is F820 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F820 POW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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