MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
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A394 SJD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A394 SJD, 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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A394 SJD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 16 November 1983.
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