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E856 OEE

1987 Mercedes-benz 210

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,025 mi
Last recorded69,025 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 21095,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE856 OEE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 69,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 68,725 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,640 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 67,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 67,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 67,299 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))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 67,294 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,272 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 64,116 miles

Front BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

Nearside Front INNER ARCH CORRODE

Offside Front SLIGHT WEAR ON KING PIN

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,077 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 63,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,710 miles

near side front tyre outer edge worn

off side front tyre edges worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,282 miles

near side bonnet hinge mounting area xtensively rusted and broken away from body

Fail 27 Mar 2013 59,277 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side bonnet hinge mounting area xtensively rusted and broken away from body

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,948 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 57,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,204 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

off side front wheel bearing noisey

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,297 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,599 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,428 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate cracked

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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E856 OEE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 210 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 95,001 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 E856 OEE, 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 39 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 E856 OEE registered?

E856 OEE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E856 OEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E856 OEE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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