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DLM 322T

1979 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,415 mi
Last recorded85,415 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 20085,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLM 322T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 85,415 miles

lower sills and front valance rusty

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 22 Oct 2010 85,415 miles

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

lower sills and front valance rusty

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,311 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underneath slightly rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2008 85,097 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 84,953 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 84,521 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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DLM 322T is a 1979 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 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,097 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 DLM 322T, 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 47 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 DLM 322T registered?

DLM 322T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is DLM 322T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLM 322T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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