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D53 DHA

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,871 mi
Last recorded164,871 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD53 DHA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 164,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 163,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 163,203 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 163,202 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 162,759 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 162,569 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 161,779 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 161,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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D53 DHA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D53 DHA, 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 D53 DHA registered?

D53 DHA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D53 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D53 DHA shows 8 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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