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E999 KFA

1988 Mercedes-benz 210

Multi-colour Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,181 mi
Last recorded172,181 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 21070,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE999 KFA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 172,181 miles

slight play in both front upper and lower king pins

Pass 18 Feb 2025 170,434 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

slight play in both front upper and lower king pins

Fail 28 Jan 2025 170,434 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Slight play in both front, upper and lower king pins

Pass 1 Feb 2024 167,034 miles

both front king pins have slight play

center prop bearing corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 163,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front king pins have slight play

centre prop bearing rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2023 163,646 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front king pins have slight play

centre prop bearing rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2022 160,555 miles

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

Nearside number plate light working but poor light

both front king pins have slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2022 160,555 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate light working but poor light

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2021 156,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

both front king pins have slight play

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 154,005 miles

both front king pins have slight play

reversing lights not working

Pass 18 Feb 2019 149,949 miles

Offside Front has some play in king pin

Pass 15 Feb 2018 146,031 miles

general rusting on chassis at rear

slight play in both king pins

Pass 30 Jan 2017 141,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both pedal rubbers worn on edges

general rusting on chassis at rear

slight play in both king pins

Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,374 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has scuff marks in outer side wall

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 132,956 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 2 Feb 2015 132,956 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 27 Jan 2014 128,181 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 27 Jan 2014 128,181 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 28 Jan 2013 122,758 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 117,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 117,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 111,649 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 106,504 miles

both drag link ends covers split

scuff marks in sidewalls of n/s front tyre

slight deterioration and slight leak on exhaust front end

slight play in both king pins

Pass 2 Feb 2009 100,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front out riggers to sill section/body corroded but strong enough at present

Pass 5 Feb 2008 95,191 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 95,152 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 90,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking 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)

crackes in front number plate

drag link end covers split

Pass 20 Feb 2006 85,537 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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E999 KFA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210 in Multi-colour with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,330 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 E999 KFA, 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 38 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 E999 KFA registered?

E999 KFA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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