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J159 JJX

1992 Mercedes-benz 210

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,936 mi
Last recorded108,936 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 JJX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 108,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 108,141 miles

passenger foot step corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2010 108,141 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

passenger foot step corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2009 107,024 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 107,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 106,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007
Fail 28 Dec 2007

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 105,171 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 104,669 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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J159 JJX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J159 JJX, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J159 JJX registered?

J159 JJX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 4 February 1992.

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