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D517 GYL

1987 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,366 mi
Last recorded160,366 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 200134,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD517 GYL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 160,366 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 160,366 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 158,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 155,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 152,928 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 152,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leaking

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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D517 GYL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D517 GYL, 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 D517 GYL registered?

D517 GYL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D517 GYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D517 GYL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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