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D357 XRS

1987 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,897 mi
Last recorded78,897 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 200134,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD357 XRS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,531 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 76,531 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,994 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,099 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 57,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,417 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,272 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 55,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,069 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,932 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,837 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,723 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 54,723 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,627 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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D357 XRS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 134,392 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 D357 XRS, 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 39 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 D357 XRS registered?

D357 XRS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D357 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D357 XRS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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