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F174 GGC

1989 Mercedes-benz 200

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,286 mi
Last recorded134,286 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 200139,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 GGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 134,286 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 134,286 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 133,291 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 133,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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F174 GGC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F174 GGC, 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 F174 GGC registered?

F174 GGC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F174 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F174 GGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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