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V45 FJR

1999 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,725 mi
Last recorded137,725 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 210127,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 FJR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 137,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 137,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 16 Feb 2011 122,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear discs slitely pitted

Fail 15 Feb 2011 122,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear discs slitely pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 107,160 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 107,760 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 107,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 97,276 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 97,269 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 156,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V45 FJR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 V45 FJR, 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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V45 FJR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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