MOT Status
Mileage
182,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 210?
Based on 2,417 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G997 VFB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 210 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 G997 VFB, 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 G997 VFB registered?
G997 VFB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 16 November 1989.
Is G997 VFB safe to buy?
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