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D238 YOO

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,396 mi
Last recorded86,396 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD238 YOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,396 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

play in steering box

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,213 miles

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

headlight defectors fitted to dip beam

Fail 11 Oct 2012 86,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlight defectors fitted to dip beam

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,961 miles

both headlamps of cotinental type with wrong dip position but have been masked off for the uk

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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D238 YOO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D238 YOO, 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 D238 YOO registered?

D238 YOO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D238 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D238 YOO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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