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EGJ 70J

1970 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,026 mi
Last recorded20,026 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGJ 70J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 20,026 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 19,967 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering box has slight play

Pass 9 May 2022 9,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub upper bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 9,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub upper bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 3,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear handbrake requires attention

rubber exhaust hangers perished

Pass 14 Apr 2017 1,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,488 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,216 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,411 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,030 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 93,029 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,445 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight movement in steering box

Pass 7 Feb 2011 91,112 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 89,825 miles

play in nearside king pin

play in offside king pin

play in steering joint

steering box has a slight leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 83,019 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,363 miles

slight play in front kingpins

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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EGJ 70J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EGJ 70J, 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 56 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 EGJ 70J registered?

EGJ 70J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 September 1970.

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