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T274 SBL

1999 Mercedes-benz 210

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,974 mi
Last recorded59,974 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 210127,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 SBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bottom of driver door corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 58,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 57,838 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock Pivot Slight Play

Fail 12 Apr 2024 57,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock Pivot Slight Play

Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,668 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 57,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 57,436 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear diff seal damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle / all steering + suspension corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2022 57,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear diff seal damp

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle / all steering + suspension corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,947 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,416 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,389 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs deteriorated inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 52,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs deteriorated inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust pipe rusty

light rust on all discs

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 49,681 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 49,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,429 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,600 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,484 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,949 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,308 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,110 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 30,104 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 30,103 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,196 miles

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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T274 SBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 210 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T274 SBL, 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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T274 SBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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