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J997 GWV

1992 Mercedes-benz 210

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

44,361 mi
Last recorded44,361 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 GWV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 44,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 43,665 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 42,914 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 42,519 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 41,793 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 41,266 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 41,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 40,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,992 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,314 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 37,314 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,455 miles

Offside Front slight play found at king pin joint

Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,828 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,622 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,250 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,732 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 30,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,157 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,185 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,380 miles

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

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

nnearside rear wheelbearing is slightly noisy

slight play to nearside kingpin

Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,110 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,787 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 21,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front discs rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,013 miles

centre exhaust rusty

wiper rubbers starting to go hard

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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J997 GWV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J997 GWV, 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 J997 GWV registered?

J997 GWV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 7 May 1992.

Is J997 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J997 GWV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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