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F325 PYU

1971 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,112 mi
Last recorded105,112 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 200125,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF325 PYU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 105,100 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all underbody VERY corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 104,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,212 miles

engine waterleak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 102,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

engine waterleak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,912 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 101,898 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 100,005 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 99,237 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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F325 PYU is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 125,958 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 F325 PYU, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F325 PYU registered?

F325 PYU is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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