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A23 UNH

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,514 mi
Last recorded76,514 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 UNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 76,514 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,505 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,499 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,233 miles

Exhaust slightly deterioated

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,752 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 75,751 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,548 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,723 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight wear fron t nad rear brake disc's

both front lower ball joint rubbers split

nearside front outer track rod end boot split

rust on front and rear suspension components

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,723 miles

Slight wear fron t nad rear brake disc's

both front lower ball joint rubbers split

nearside front outer track rod end boot split

rust on front and rear suspension components

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,112 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 68,280 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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A23 UNH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A23 UNH, 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 A23 UNH registered?

A23 UNH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 15 October 1983.

Is A23 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 UNH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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