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R307 RCY

1998 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 210194,214 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 RCY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close nearside front and rear (6.2.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close nearside front and rear (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014

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

brake pipes corroded front to rear

front coil springs corroded

front inner steering arms have play

under sills corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014

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

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

brake pipes corroded front to rear

front coil springs corroded

front inner steering arms have play

under sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s door.n/s/f door and rear both doors

Pass 27 Jul 2012 247,689 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 246,079 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 246,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010

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

Pass 14 May 2009 233,055 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 233,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 15 May 2008 228,417 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off/s front lower windscreen damaged

Fail 12 May 2008

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off/s front lower windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2007
Fail 11 Apr 2007

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear light lense cracked/ front screen cracked /damaged/off/side front lower corner out off zone /a/

n/s rear tyre wall cut no cords showing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 207,520 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 207,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise front screen cracked /damaged/o/f/slower corner not in drivers vision/or in a zone

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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R307 RCY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 194,214 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 R307 RCY, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R307 RCY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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