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AYV 814T

1979 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,698 mi
Last recorded105,698 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 20085,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYV 814T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 105,698 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Pass 17 May 2022 105,668 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight under vehicle corrosion and some mechanical components

Pass 19 May 2021 105,642 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle corrosion and some mechanical components

Fail 7 May 2021 105,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle corrosion and some mechanical components

Pass 29 Jul 2019 105,596 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,577 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 105,558 miles

Central Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion quatre wing sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,464 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly corroding (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slignt corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2015 105,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

nearside rear floor body has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2014 105,344 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,179 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 105,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 104,872 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 104,795 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 104,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 104,683 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 104,560 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 104,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

noisy axel

Fail 29 Jul 2006 104,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 104,403 miles

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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AYV 814T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,097 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 AYV 814T, 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 47 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 AYV 814T registered?

AYV 814T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 28 June 1979.

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