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ASG 147W

1981 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,160 mi
Last recorded205,160 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 200103,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASG 147W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 205,160 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear brake hose ferrules coated in grease

both rear sills at jacking point areas have surface corrosion

corrosion on o/s/r boot floor area but not in a prescribed area

surface corrosion on n/s/r floorpan area

Pass 10 Jan 2009 202,820 miles

both rear flexy brake pipes metal ends rusting o/s/f botton ball joint rubber sleave split

Pass 27 Dec 2007 200,883 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 197,406 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 197,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ASG 147W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 103,832 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 ASG 147W, 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 45 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 ASG 147W registered?

ASG 147W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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