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EFX 612T

1979 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,071 mi
Last recorded93,071 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 20085,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 612T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 93,071 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

STRONGLY ADVISE front valence/radiator bottom mounting VERY badly rusted & holed, not testable area, repair A.S.A.P.

check rear brakes

damage to windscreen, repair A.S.A.P.

fuel filler cap seal perishing

o/s rear inner wheel arch rusted & holed, not testable area, repair A.S.A.P.

o/s wiper blade starting to perish

slight wear/play in n/s steering idler bushes

slightly weak output from n/s headlight

Fail 13 Sep 2007 93,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 92,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise - slight play to steering box and nearside idler bush †nearside outer headlamp reflector corroding †both front seat belts slightly fraying

Pass 28 Jun 2006 92,350 miles

advise - slight play to steering box and nearside idler bush †nearside outer headlamp reflector corroding †both front seat belts slightly fraying

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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EFX 612T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EFX 612T, 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 EFX 612T registered?

EFX 612T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 3 April 1979.

Is EFX 612T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 612T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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