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M47 LAC

1995 Mercedes-benz 210

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,938 mi
Last recorded132,938 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 210154,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 LAC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 132,938 miles

Body has corrosion

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Front steps corroded

General corrosion to underside and some components

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 128,732 miles

Front steps corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 128,731 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front steps corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 125,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front inner steps corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2023 125,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front inner steps corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 120,245 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 120,234 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2020 111,537 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 108,081 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,902 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,678 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,359 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 86,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 29 May 2014 85,539 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,823 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 67,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,631 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 63,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 60,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,777 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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M47 LAC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 210 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 154,452 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 M47 LAC, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M47 LAC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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