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A454 SKM

1984 Mercedes-benz 200

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,930 mi
Last recorded83,930 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 200120,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA454 SKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 83,930 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 83,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 83,907 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 83,907 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 81,914 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,888 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 81,876 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 81,810 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 81,810 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 81,606 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 81,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A454 SKM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 200 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A454 SKM, 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 A454 SKM registered?

A454 SKM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 20 March 1984.

Is A454 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A454 SKM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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