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A24 GEA

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,692 mi
Last recorded151,692 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 GEA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2013 151,692 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 150,742 miles

front outer sils corroded

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2008 148,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 145,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise leak steering ram

advise prop coupling

Pass 3 Nov 2006 143,028 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 143,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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A24 GEA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A24 GEA, 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 A24 GEA registered?

A24 GEA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A24 GEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 GEA shows 6 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.

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