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A504 VMG

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,307 mi
Last recorded57,307 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA504 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 57,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 56,880 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 56,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 55,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,224 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,774 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 54,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,962 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre walls cracking

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking

Offside Front tyre walls cracking

Rear exhaust mounts perrished

Fail 16 Oct 2015 53,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre walls cracking

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking

Offside Front tyre walls cracking

Rear exhaust mounts perrished

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,705 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,208 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 52,208 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,657 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 51,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Oct 2011 50,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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A504 VMG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A504 VMG, 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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A504 VMG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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