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A158 YGL

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,655 mi
Last recorded123,655 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA158 YGL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 123,655 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 123,627 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 119,855 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 119,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,325 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 115,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 110,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,184 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 106,147 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 102,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 94,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,631 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 88,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,191 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,542 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 87,542 miles

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

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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A158 YGL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A158 YGL, 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 A158 YGL registered?

A158 YGL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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