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A717 CEC

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,120 mi
Last recorded152,120 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA717 CEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 152,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 150,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 147,063 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 147,063 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 140,236 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 140,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 135,626 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 135,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hydraulic pipes corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2008 129,341 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 129,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 123,450 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 115,508 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 115,507 miles

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

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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A717 CEC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A717 CEC, 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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A717 CEC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 12 October 1983.

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