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A584 SCW

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,402 mi
Last recorded141,402 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA584 SCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 141,402 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 136,226 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 136,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 134,107 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 133,651 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 133,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 132,924 miles

Nearside front lower swivel joint boot split

Pass 23 Sep 2008 131,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 130,624 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 130,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 128,523 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 128,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A584 SCW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A584 SCW, 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 A584 SCW registered?

A584 SCW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 9 September 1983.

Is A584 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A584 SCW 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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