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7745 RW

1978 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,770 mi
Last recorded53,770 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 20088,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7745 RW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,770 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,766 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 53,762 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear brakes imbalanced 42%

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 53,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Propshaft component defective

os washer blocked

Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Propshaft component defective

os washer blocked

Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,758 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,758 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,750 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,749 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 53,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,743 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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7745 RW is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 88,017 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7745 RW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 7745 RW registered?

7745 RW is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 29 September 1978.

Is 7745 RW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7745 RW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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