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D457 FYL

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,388 mi
Last recorded118,388 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD457 FYL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 118,388 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2005 110,646 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 110,646 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 110,646 miles

coolant leaking

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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D457 FYL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Brown 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 D457 FYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D457 FYL registered?

D457 FYL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D457 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D457 FYL 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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