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A20 CUL

1988 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,003 mi
Last recorded146,003 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 200127,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CUL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2008 146,003 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 146,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 145,957 miles

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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A20 CUL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 127,995 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 A20 CUL, 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 38 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 A20 CUL registered?

A20 CUL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is A20 CUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 CUL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 CUL have outstanding finance?

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