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83 KV

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,527 mi
Last recorded35,527 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 KV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 35,527 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 35,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,834 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,331 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,103 miles

Rear slight fluid leak from rear diff

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,861 miles

Sight oil leaks

Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,625 miles

Back box offside front exhaust rubber missing

Sight oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,436 miles

Back box lightly corroded

Back box offside front exhaust rubber missing

Sight oil leaks

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,212 miles

Offside front rear exhaust rubber split

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 33,095 miles

Front No plate cracked

Offside front back box rubber split

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2011 33,095 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front No plate cracked

Light misting of oil on offside front caliper

Offside front back box rubber split

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,004 miles

Offside front back box rubber starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,832 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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83 KV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 83 KV, 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 83 KV registered?

83 KV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 4 February 1983.

Is 83 KV safe to buy?

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