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A780 FJF

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,417 mi
Last recorded70,417 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA780 FJF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,409 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,052 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,004 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 68,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,919 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,390 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,569 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 57,569 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,273 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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A780 FJF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A780 FJF, 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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What year was A780 FJF registered?

A780 FJF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 26 October 1983.

Is A780 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A780 FJF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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