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A797 LUD

1983 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,940 mi
Last recorded117,940 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 200114,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA797 LUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 117,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 116,525 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 113,494 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 112,269 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 110,350 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 110,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BEAM PATTERN DUE TO CONDENSATION. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL AT CENTRE. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOTH REAR. (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,654 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,873 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 103,777 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

play in steering box

Pass 23 Oct 2007 102,794 miles

play in steering box

Pass 18 Oct 2006 101,524 miles

play in steering box

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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A797 LUD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A797 LUD, 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 A797 LUD registered?

A797 LUD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 17 October 1983.

Is A797 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A797 LUD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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