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8339 HJ

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,221 mi
Last recorded31,221 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8339 HJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,221 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,195 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,187 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,846 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 30,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,390 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 29,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 29,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 29,162 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 29,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 28,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,805 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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8339 HJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 114,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 8339 HJ, 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 43 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 8339 HJ registered?

8339 HJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 7 February 1983.

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