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D741 ERU

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,133 mi
Last recorded93,133 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD741 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,095 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 93,095 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,122 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s lower outer both perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adj to front lower suspension arm mounting deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak gear box area ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward lower edges of wheel arches adj to rear suspension mountings (2.4.A.3)

both front shock/absorbers dust boots split, also o/s rear cover is split

rear wheel arches lower rear end have some corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear are cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 92,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive was running at 6.2 reset within limits, see readings on sheet (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s lower outer both perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adj to front lower suspension arm mounting deep surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak gear box area ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward lower edges of wheel arches adj to rear suspension mountings (2.4.A.3)

both front shock/absorbers dust boots split, also o/s rear cover is split

rear wheel arches lower rear end have some corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear are cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,517 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

front shock abbsorber dust boots split n/s and o/s

Pass 28 Oct 2015 90,541 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

all jacking points have some corrosion

front shock absorber dust covers split

n/s lower wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,917 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front antiroll bar D bushes becoming worn

Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,917 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front antiroll bar D bushes becoming worn

Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,607 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

n/side rear front track control arm bush deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,365 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,619 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 68,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 66,494 miles

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

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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D741 ERU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D741 ERU, 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.

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What year was D741 ERU registered?

D741 ERU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 10 September 1986.

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