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F929 REH

1989 Mercedes-benz 210

Multi-colour Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,233 mi
Last recorded97,233 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 21070,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF929 REH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 97,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 96,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake performance poor

Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,973 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has scuff marks in outer side wall.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre has scuff marks in outer side wall

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has some splitting due to age

Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre has scuff marks in outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre has some splitting due to age

Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe under flang (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has scuffs in outer side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has scuff marks in outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has splitting in outer side wall

both front king pins have slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has scuff marks in outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has splitting in outer side wall

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2016 90,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre has scuff marks in outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has splitting in outer side wall

both front king pins slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,224 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 16 Jan 2014 86,203 miles

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

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

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,047 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 23 Jan 2013 84,046 miles

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

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

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 24 Jan 2012 82,069 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 79,754 miles

slight play in king pins.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 76,855 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

o/s headlamp poor condition

o/s wiper blade poor

Fail 1 Feb 2010 76,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

o/s headlamp poor condition

o/s wiper blade poor

Pass 4 Feb 2009 73,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres getting close to minimum

Fail 26 Jan 2009 73,510 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres getting close to minimum

Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,369 miles

some tarnishing in n/s headlamp.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,384 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 67,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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F929 REH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 210 in Multi-colour with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 70,369 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 F929 REH, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F929 REH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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