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A393 DRY

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,901 mi
Last recorded79,901 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA393 DRY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,901 miles

Front steering linkage centre arm slight play Ball joint

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 76,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 70,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,001 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,128 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,357 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,919 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front lower control arm dustcover split

Fail 5 Sep 2011 62,919 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front lower control arm dustcover split

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,880 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,880 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 56,698 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 55,814 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 55,704 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A393 DRY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A393 DRY, 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 A393 DRY registered?

A393 DRY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A393 DRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A393 DRY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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