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A982 VUW

1989 Mercedes-benz 200

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,075 mi
Last recorded122,075 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 200139,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA982 VUW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 122,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 120,123 miles

Very slight crack in front number plate

o/s/f tyre started to perish

plastic cover sills fitted

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Mar 2006 120,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Bumper insecure

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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A982 VUW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 139,572 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 A982 VUW, 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 37 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 A982 VUW registered?

A982 VUW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 20 June 1989.

Is A982 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A982 VUW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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