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A123 XJB

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,832 mi
Last recorded137,832 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA123 XJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 137,832 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel tank supply pipe has hose clip missing

Hand brake handle loose

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Unable to view front brake pads both side due to lack of visability

Fail 12 Sep 2008 137,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Fuel tank supply pipe has hose clip missing

Hand brake handle loose

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Unable to view front brake pads both side due to lack of visability

Pass 21 Sep 2007 135,896 miles

N/S FRONT JACKING POINT HOLED AND CORRODED

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING

Fail 20 Sep 2007 135,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT JACKING POINT HOLED AND CORRODED

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING

Pass 5 Sep 2006 133,600 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

N/S FRONT JACKING POINT HOLED AND O/S FRONT AND REAR JACKING POINTS CORRODING

O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH AND FRONT VALANCE CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 25 Aug 2006 133,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

N/S FRONT JACKING POINT HOLED AND O/S FRONT AND REAR JACKING POINTS CORRODED

O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH ,FRONT VALANCE CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 2 Aug 2005 127,462 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 127,462 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

ALL JACKING POINTS CORRODING

FRONT PROPSHAFT DO NUT BREAKING UP

FRONT VALANCE HOLED AND CORRODED

IDLE SPEED SLIGHTLY HIGH

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

UNABLE TO VIEW FRONT BRAKE PADS

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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A123 XJB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A123 XJB, 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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A123 XJB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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