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A78 SYS

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,947 mi
Last recorded58,947 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 SYS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 58,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 58,804 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 58,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 58,699 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 58,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,222 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 58,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,132 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 58,128 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 57,756 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,769 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 55,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 53,741 miles

n/s rear tyre partly devoid of tread o/s rear tyrewearing on outer tread pattern

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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A78 SYS is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A78 SYS, 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 A78 SYS registered?

A78 SYS is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 11 November 1983.

Is A78 SYS safe to buy?

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