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EUY 512W

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,270 mi
Last recorded154,270 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUY 512W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 154,270 miles

Battery Insecure

Corroded Wheel Arches

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fan Belt Weak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 151,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 151,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 147,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 143,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 138,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 111,194 miles

1.N/S Front Sill Corroded And Weak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 104,690 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 99,734 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE DRAGGING ON SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S FRONT BRAKE DRAGGING ON SLIGHTY

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EUY 512W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EUY 512W, 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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EUY 512W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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