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D378 RLV

1986 Mercedes-benz 210

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,920 mi
Last recorded142,920 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 21080,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD378 RLV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 142,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 142,916 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D378 RLV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 210 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 80,270 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 D378 RLV, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D378 RLV registered?

D378 RLV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 4 September 1986.

Is D378 RLV safe to buy?

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