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A585 WAM

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,494 mi
Last recorded85,494 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA585 WAM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

core plug to inlet manifold rusty and stained

corrosion to rear jacking points and sills

hazard lights not working

Fail 25 Mar 2021 85,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive limit 4.50 % reading 6.32 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

core plug to inlet manifold rusty and stained

corrosion to rear jacking points and sills

hazard lights not working

Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 85,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper both anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,323 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,287 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

crack on front registration plate

offside and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

crack on front registration plate

offside and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,908 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear inner wheelarchs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,783 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear closing sills becoming weak

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

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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A585 WAM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A585 WAM, 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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A585 WAM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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