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ABW 264M

1974 Mercedes-benz 200

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

12,400 mi
Last recorded12,400 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 264M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 12,400 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 12,423 miles

Corrosion by brake servo mounting

Corrosion on vehicle structure in many places

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Unable to see front or rear brake pads

Fail 11 Jan 2017 12,423 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion by brake servo mounting

Corrosion on vehicle structure in many places

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Unable to see front or rear brake pads

Fail 4 Jan 2011 12,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion by brake servo mount

Corrosion on fuel and brake pipes

Corrosion on vehicle structure

Front and rear sub-frame bushes worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,422 miles

Corrosion by brake servo mount

Corrosion by suspension mounts

Exaust hangers in poor condition

Front subframe nounting bushes in poor condition

Parking brake travel on maximum

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 12,422 miles

Exaust hangers in poor condition

Front subframe nounting bushes in poor condition

Corrosion by brake servo mount

Corrosion by suspension mounts

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake travel on maximum

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,296 miles

Battery not secure

Noise from off side stearing idler

Fail 24 Nov 2008 12,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery not secure

Noise from off side stearing idler

Fail 20 Dec 2005 12,295 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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ABW 264M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 ABW 264M, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABW 264M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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