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D543 VTF

1987 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,151 mi
Last recorded140,151 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 200134,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD543 VTF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 140,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 139,115 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 138,176 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 138,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 137,735 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on dashboard

power steering fluid level low

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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D543 VTF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D543 VTF, 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 D543 VTF registered?

D543 VTF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D543 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D543 VTF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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