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D161 LCY

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,854 mi
Last recorded106,854 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 LCY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 106,854 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Fail 28 Feb 2017 106,854 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,964 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,972 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,950 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,098 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,968 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,511 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,693 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,874 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,415 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 72,258 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 67,643 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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D161 LCY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 118,771 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 D161 LCY, 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 40 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 D161 LCY registered?

D161 LCY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D161 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D161 LCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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