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A168 NEL

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,158 mi
Last recorded143,158 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA168 NEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 143,158 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 143,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 130,982 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 130,857 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 127,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 124,278 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 124,278 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 123,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 123,759 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 123,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 123,489 miles

corrosion visible in front & rear suspension areas

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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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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What year was A168 NEL registered?

A168 NEL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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