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P930 DRM

1997 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,088 mi
Last recorded138,088 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 210189,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 DRM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 138,088 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 137,978 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 132,262 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 132,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 120,662 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 120,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 119,805 miles

Exhaust tailpipe breaking away

N/s/f inner wing rusted

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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P930 DRM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P930 DRM, 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 P930 DRM registered?

P930 DRM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P930 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P930 DRM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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