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EYP 698V

1981 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,446 mi
Last recorded128,446 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 200103,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYP 698V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 128,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 126,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering idler Has play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 126,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering idler Has play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 123,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,220 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 121,197 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,041 miles

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

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

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 117,577 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 117,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 113,715 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 105,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,785 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 96,785 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,963 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,839 miles

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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EYP 698V is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 103,832 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 EYP 698V, 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 45 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 EYP 698V registered?

EYP 698V is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 16 June 1981.

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