MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,397 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front wings corroded
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welding on both outer sill inner sills and cross memebers inspection limited (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion under vehicle and nearside front wheel arch and door corroded
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion under vehicle and nearside front wheel arch and door corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all previous (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion on body work door step security
travel on hand brake lever borderline
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear borderline (1.1.11 (c))
Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides not near bearing or breaks borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills not near bearing points or brakes both borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both outer sills excessive corrosion various none load bearing areas
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear lower shock absorber bushes perished
oil leak from the ns rear axle area
osr brake binding slightly
slight play in osf wheel bearing
cracking to tyres
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cracking to tyres
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
tyres perishing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
tyres perishing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 210?
Based on 2,417 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.
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R497 XRA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 210 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 210 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 194,214 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 R497 XRA, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 210 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R497 XRA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 1 February 1998.
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