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DAX 292V

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Orange Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,498 mi
Last recorded131,498 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAX 292V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 131,498 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 127,463 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 127,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 125,612 miles

Nearside handbrake low effort

Offside Rear footbrake lazy in operation

Fail 13 Oct 2016 125,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside handbrake low effort

Offside Rear footbrake lazy in operation

footbrake effort just meets pass criteria @53%

Pass 15 Oct 2015 124,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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DAX 292V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Orange with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,767 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DAX 292V, 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 46 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 DAX 292V registered?

DAX 292V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 11 January 1980.

Is DAX 292V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAX 292V 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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