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GJL 488W

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,051 mi
Last recorded47,051 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJL 488W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,635 miles

front suspension bushes worn underside has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill/floor corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2015 43,556 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower sill/floor corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,208 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,791 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,766 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,753 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 38,753 miles

Centre Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,683 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,553 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 38,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front radiator suport panel corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,309 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 38,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,031 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 38,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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GJL 488W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJL 488W, 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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What year was GJL 488W registered?

GJL 488W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 21 August 1980.

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