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VU03 UCN

2003 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

237,334 mi
Last recorded237,334 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 210160,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 UCN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 237,334 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 237,334 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 231,357 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 231,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 222,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 222,534 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 215,190 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 215,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 206,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 206,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 193,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 174,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 158,160 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 158,160 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 139,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 110,178 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 110,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 104,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,463 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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VU03 UCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 160,072 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 VU03 UCN, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU03 UCN registered?

VU03 UCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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