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D331 LFX

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

271,221 mi
Last recorded271,221 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD331 LFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 271,221 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 270,564 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 267,504 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 267,504 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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D331 LFX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green 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 D331 LFX, 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 D331 LFX registered?

D331 LFX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 7 October 1986.

Is D331 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D331 LFX 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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