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P455 VJS

1997 Mercedes-benz 210

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,844 mi
Last recorded192,844 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 210189,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 VJS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2011 192,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 176,858 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 169,546 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f door catch sticking

Fail 27 May 2009 169,544 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 Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery not secured

Pass 10 Mar 2008 160,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 160,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 150,195 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 149,975 miles

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

n/s/r hub oil seal showing signs of weeping

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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P455 VJS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 210 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 189,587 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 P455 VJS, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P455 VJS registered?

P455 VJS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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