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J906 VFS

1992 Mercedes-benz 210

Orange Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,315 mi
Last recorded81,315 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ906 VFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 81,315 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

n/s/r axle seal leaking

Fail 15 Oct 2008 81,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

n/s/r axle seal leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear hub damp. appears axle seal may be leaking

Nearside stop lamp dimmer than the offside one

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Spare tyre below 1,6mm tread depth

Two nails in nearside front tyre

Two nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2007 80,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear hub damp. appears axle seal may be leaking

Nearside stop lamp dimmer than the offside one

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Spare tyre below 1,6mm tread depth

Two nails in nearside front tyre

Two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,671 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre close to limit and begining to distort

Fail 2 May 2006 79,584 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake area damp

Nearside stop lamp much dimmer than the offside

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J906 VFS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 210 in Orange with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J906 VFS, 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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J906 VFS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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