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P362 RTC

1996 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,722 mi
Last recorded225,722 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 210207,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 RTC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 225,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake peadal spongy operation,noise from prop. shaft.

drivers door latch poor,o/s/r light lense cracked,throttle pedle broken,o/s/f brake disc corroded,vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 1 Sep 2011 225,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers door latch poor,o/s/r light lense cracked,throttle pedle broken,o/s/f brake disc corroded,vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 17 Sep 2010 220,582 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 220,582 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 216,722 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 216,722 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 209,568 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 209,568 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 208,633 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 202,626 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 196,443 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 196,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P362 RTC 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P362 RTC, 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 P362 RTC registered?

P362 RTC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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