MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Corrosion starting everywhere and on everything!
Most suspension bushes poor condition.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
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A196 FLY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A196 FLY, 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 A196 FLY registered?
A196 FLY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 9 September 1983.
Is A196 FLY safe to buy?
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