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A61 ACV

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,502 mi
Last recorded27,502 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA61 ACV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 27,502 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 25,881 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 25,868 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 25,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 25,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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A61 ACV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A61 ACV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A61 ACV?

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What year was A61 ACV registered?

A61 ACV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A61 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A61 ACV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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