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S178 HHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,710 mi
Last recorded127,710 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 210127,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 HHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 127,710 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 127,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 123,214 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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S178 HHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 127,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S178 HHJ, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S178 HHJ registered?

S178 HHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S178 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S178 HHJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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