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A132 UOF

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,944 mi
Last recorded105,944 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA132 UOF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 105,798 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 105,523 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

offside headlamp reflector slightly corroded

welding repaires covered in underseal

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,343 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 103,718 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 100,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,592 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hub tight to rotate

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and ridged (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

some blue smoke from exhaust

some play in steering box

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

washer aims poor

wipers smearing

Fail 2 Oct 2015 88,442 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing catch (5.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under battery tray (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively rough belt slipping (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hub tight to rotate

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and ridged (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

some blue smoke from exhaust

some play in steering box

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

washer aims poor

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,161 miles

front tyres feathering on inner edges

slight binding to o/s/r brake

some rusting to rear underside

Fail 4 Sep 2014 85,161 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres feathering on inner edges

slight binding to o/s/r brake

some rusting to rear underside

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,950 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 76,083 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,380 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 75,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 74,225 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 73,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 71,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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A132 UOF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A132 UOF, 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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A132 UOF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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