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A369 ABL

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,831 mi
Last recorded164,831 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA369 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 164,831 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 164,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 162,912 miles

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

corrossion outside prescribed areas which are holed

Fail 22 May 2008 162,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

corrossion outside prescribed areas which are holed

Pass 27 Apr 2007 159,677 miles

centre prop shaft mounting worn

corrosion on brake pipes

engine oil leak

general corrosion and repairs on underside of vehicle

leak on steering box

Pass 26 Apr 2006 156,112 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 156,112 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fluid leak on steering box

slight wear in steering joints

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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A369 ABL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A369 ABL, 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 A369 ABL registered?

A369 ABL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 28 November 1983.

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