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H298 HFA

1991 Mercedes-benz 210

Yellow Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,927 mi
Last recorded62,927 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 210114,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 HFA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

nearside door step corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,145 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 62,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,808 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 59,808 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,792 miles

poss. coolant leak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 58,792 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

poss. coolant leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various steering joint gaiters split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,032 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,698 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 56,698 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,171 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 56,165 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,297 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 53,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 48,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 48,855 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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H298 HFA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 210 in Yellow with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.4% with a typical mileage of 114,252 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 H298 HFA, 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 35 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 H298 HFA registered?

H298 HFA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 17 January 1991.

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The MOT history for H298 HFA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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