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F970 MNN

1988 Mercedes-benz 210

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,686 mi
Last recorded107,686 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 21070,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 MNN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 107,686 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 107,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape, cracked and perished.

O/S/R tyre (185R14C) BADLY cracked and perished. Worn out of shape.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 106,849 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both wipers deteriorated.

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished.

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge, cracked and perished.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 106,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both wipers deteriorated.

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished.

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge, cracked and perished.

Pass 23 May 2012 104,447 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped/pitted

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear tyre walls slightly perishing - tread 2mm in places

Pass 14 Apr 2011 103,297 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 103,296 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 102,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 102,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 94,218 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 89,028 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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F970 MNN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F970 MNN, 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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F970 MNN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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