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A610 JCK

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,782 mi
Last recorded121,782 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA610 JCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,782 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 121,772 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 121,551 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 121,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,988 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,780 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 120,753 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 118,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2014 118,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2013 117,598 miles

under vehicle has suface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2012 117,225 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 117,225 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2011 114,771 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 114,747 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 112,040 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 112,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 111,274 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 111,274 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 110,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 109,594 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 109,594 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 108,269 miles

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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A610 JCK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A610 JCK, 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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A610 JCK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 10 August 1983.

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