MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,940 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
play in steering box
play in steering box
play in steering box
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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