MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise play in steering box
advise rear subframe bushes
advise play in steering box
advise rear subframe bushes
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A388 HPK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 120,405 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 A388 HPK, 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 42 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 A388 HPK registered?
A388 HPK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 28 June 1984.
Is A388 HPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for A388 HPK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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