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A753 ERT

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,533 mi
Last recorded177,533 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA753 ERT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 177,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sides front flexi hoses slightly corroded on ends

corrosion around front jacking pionts

corrosion around rear upper sring mounts

corrosion to front anti roll bar

fuel tank cap seal slightly detrated

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Sep 2008 177,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sides front flexi hoses slightly corroded on ends

corrosion around front jacking pionts

corrosion around rear upper sring mounts

corrosion to front anti roll bar

front brake pdas worn

fuel tank cap seal slightly detrated

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Jan 2007 176,457 miles

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

damaged front number plate

Fail 17 Jan 2007 176,327 miles

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

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

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

damaged front number plate

Pass 7 Feb 2006 174,863 miles

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

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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A753 ERT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A753 ERT, 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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A753 ERT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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