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R996 ORG

1998 Mercedes-benz 210

Grey Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

263,054 mi
Last recorded263,054 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 210194,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 ORG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model210
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 263,054 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2021 263,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind subframe (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion to under side

Pass 26 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2017 259,156 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seat belt outer casing damaged slightly

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

rear brake back plates corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 29 Jul 2016 257,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

corrosion to sills & chassis

Fail 28 Jul 2016 257,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank insecure strap snapped (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

corrosion to sills & chassis

Pass 22 Jul 2015 254,242 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 254,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 252,529 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 252,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 250,225 miles

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

signs of slight corrosion to all areas of the vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2012 245,992 miles

Nearside 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s and o/s rear brake back plates slightly corroded

vehiclebody showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2011 243,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 243,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 237,707 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 237,707 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 213,979 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 231,977 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 224,376 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 224,376 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 211,905 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 211,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R996 ORG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 210 in Grey with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R996 ORG, 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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What year was R996 ORG registered?

R996 ORG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 210, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R996 ORG safe to buy?

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