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D399 JHY

1987 Mercedes-benz 200

White Diesel 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,230 mi
Last recorded54,230 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2005
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 200134,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD399 JHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2005 54,230 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 54,038 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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D399 JHY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D399 JHY, 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 D399 JHY registered?

D399 JHY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D399 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D399 JHY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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