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F288 LKE

1989 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,153 mi
Last recorded85,153 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 200139,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF288 LKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,153 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 85,063 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,866 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 70,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,896 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,470 miles

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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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F288 LKE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F288 LKE, 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 F288 LKE registered?

F288 LKE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F288 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F288 LKE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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