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N323 KGP

1996 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,840 mi
Last recorded195,840 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 210207,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN323 KGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 195,840 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre wall has cut in wall

surface rust under car

travel in foot brake

Fail 22 Sep 2012 195,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre wall has cut in wall

surface rust under car

travel in foot brake

Pass 14 Oct 2011 181,278 miles

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

driver door mirrow outer casting cracked

front arches corroded

front flexi hoses perrished

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 30 Dec 2010 174,110 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 174,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 166,557 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 159,929 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 152,365 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 152,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle has a brake system warning light on

Fail 8 Jan 2008 152,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2007 145,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 133,740 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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N323 KGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 207,576 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 N323 KGP, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N323 KGP registered?

N323 KGP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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