MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,158 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both headlmap images poor
Front lower panel corroded
Handbrake travel high
Offside front tyre perrished/cracking and wearing low
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Patch welding present
Rear prop shaft coupling worn
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both headlmap images poor
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front lower panel corroded
Handbrake travel high
Offside front tyre perrished/cracking and wearing low
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Patch welding present
Rear prop shaft coupling worn
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
osf tyre outer wall perishing
small rust patches rust on inner arches both sides
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear tyes perished & cracking sidewalls †0/s/f top suspension/arch corroded
corrosion visible in front & rear suspension areas
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A168 NEL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 A168 NEL, 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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A168 NEL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A168 NEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A168 NEL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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