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G171 HCX

1989 Mercedes-benz 210

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,543 mi
Last recorded36,543 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 21070,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 HCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 36,543 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 36,530 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 35,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 34,302 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,366 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,090 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 29,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 29,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt connecting to sterring box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joining sleeve (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 29,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 29,473 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,211 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise all tyres cracks

advise o/s/f brake discs pitted corroded

o/s/f n/s/f inner wings repaired and under sealed

Fail 10 Oct 2012 29,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise all tyres cracks

advise o/s/f brake discs pitted corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,598 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 28,598 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

advise front brakes slight pusling

Pass 15 Aug 2009 27,426 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 26,332 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 26,332 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,880 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 24,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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G171 HCX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 210 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 70,369 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 G171 HCX, 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 37 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 G171 HCX registered?

G171 HCX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G171 HCX safe to buy?

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