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D293 NGS

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,763 mi
Last recorded74,763 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 NGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,763 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,762 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,843 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,840 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,840 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,675 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,670 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,252 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,643 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 56,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded .

Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,325 miles

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded .

Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,229 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 53,228 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

UNABLE TO CHECK EXHAUST EMMISSIONS DUE TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKING

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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D293 NGS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D293 NGS, 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 D293 NGS registered?

D293 NGS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 27 August 1986.

Is D293 NGS safe to buy?

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