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X768 WAB

2001 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,519 mi
Last recorded158,519 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX768 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 158,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 158,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 144,602 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

adjust hand brake

Fail 14 Feb 2014 144,602 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

adjust hand brake

Pass 3 Jan 2013 131,092 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 131,091 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 126,160 miles

slight lift in both frt drop links

slight play in steering arms

Pass 30 Nov 2010 124,133 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 122,180 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 122,180 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 119,274 miles

frt flexies cracking on limits

o/s rear and center brake pipe rusting

play in frt antiroll bar

Pass 11 Dec 2007 116,300 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 116,300 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 112,915 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 112,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front drop links worn

play in o/s ball joint

play in o/s rack arm

Pass 6 Dec 2005 108,435 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 108,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X768 WAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X768 WAB, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X768 WAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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