MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 210d
3 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz 210d vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 210d has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 135,083 miles.
3
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
4,587
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 210d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 210d MOT tests:
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Brakes40%
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Other26%
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Body & structure17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering2%
Mercedes-benz 210d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz 210d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 210d MOT tests:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) (1 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 210d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 57,420 |
| 1993 | 1 | 29 | 69% | 179,409 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 168,420 |
Mercedes-benz 210d reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz 210d vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 210d MOT issues are:
Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).
The typical Mercedes-benz 210d in our data has covered around
135,083 miles.
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