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R497 XRA

1998 Mercedes-benz 210

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,397 mi
Last recorded142,397 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 210194,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 XRA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 142,397 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 135,731 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 135,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 129,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 125,816 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2019 112,405 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2018 101,210 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 94,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,893 miles

cracking to tyres

Fail 8 Apr 2016 89,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,257 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 81,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,902 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,406 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,401 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,551 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,293 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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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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