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ELZ 9537

1989 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,601 mi
Last recorded151,601 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2005
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 200139,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 9537
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2005 151,601 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 151,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on side walls

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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ELZ 9537 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 139,572 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 ELZ 9537, 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 37 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 ELZ 9537 registered?

ELZ 9537 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is ELZ 9537 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 9537 shows 2 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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