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A277 XUX

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,068 mi
Last recorded96,068 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA277 XUX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 96,068 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 95,804 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,328 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,200 miles

Rear back plates showing signs of corrossion

Pass 28 Aug 2019 95,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 94,685 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 94,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,671 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,488 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 91,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,811 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both clamps corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 88,757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,983 miles

slight play at both rear hubs.

slight sweat at gearbox.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 76,358 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 73,958 miles

rear pipe at tank starting 2 show wear.

slight leak at g/box.

slight play 2 front ball joints.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,544 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,544 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,746 miles

2 front ball joints starting 2 show wear.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 66,746 miles

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

2 front ball joints starting 2 show wear.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,050 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,416 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,965 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 53,964 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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A277 XUX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A277 XUX, 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 A277 XUX registered?

A277 XUX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 28 October 1983.

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