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BHL 37T

1979 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,380 mi
Last recorded81,380 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 20085,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHL 37T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,380 miles

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

front seat belts do not retract fully

nearside front wing/sill rusted and holed

Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,380 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front seat belts do not retract fully

nearside front wing/sill rusted and holed

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,020 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front seat belts do not fully retract

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front seat belts do not fully retract

offside rear tyre perished

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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BHL 37T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BHL 37T, 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 BHL 37T registered?

BHL 37T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is BHL 37T safe to buy?

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