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D412 YCH

1987 Mercedes-benz 200

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,248 mi
Last recorded180,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 200134,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD412 YCH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 180,248 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box and pipe surface corrosion

both sides rear under wheel arches surface corrosion

slight play in offside front steering idler

Fail 24 Jul 2017 180,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported missing (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting split (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box and pipe surface corrosion

both sides rear under wheel arches surface corrosion

slight play in offside front steering idler

Pass 23 Nov 2015 180,246 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 180,245 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 180,247 miles

condition of exhaust

exhaust security

n/s headlight focus

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2013 180,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

condition of exhaust

exhaust security

n/s headlight focus

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2012 108,249 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 180,245 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 180,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general corrosion all underbody areas,coil springs,fuel/brake pipes

Pass 15 Nov 2008 180,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

leak on screen wash system

Pass 29 Nov 2007 180,242 miles

condition of both front wishbone front bushes

corroison to both front and rear coil springs

corrosion to brake pipes and fully greased inspection limited

headlamp pattern on n/s/f bline

oil leak from diff

Pass 18 Nov 2006 180,244 miles

grease to all brake pipes inspection limited

rear brakes not rising at same rate 32% out borderline

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

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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D412 YCH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D412 YCH, 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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D412 YCH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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