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NU51 YYV

2001 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,543 mi
Last recorded182,543 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 YYV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 182,543 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hand Brake Travel

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 178,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 172,795 miles

Hand brake Travel

Offside Front Rack End slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 166,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 166,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Hand Brake Travel

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 161,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2013 161,153 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2012 153,893 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 153,793 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 149,837 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 146,084 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 141,681 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 136,230 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 131,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 127,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 122,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 122,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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NU51 YYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NU51 YYV, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NU51 YYV registered?

NU51 YYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 YYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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