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GTF 188W

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Brown Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,520 mi
Last recorded73,520 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTF 188W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 73,520 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch under arch holed and corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 73,504 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch under arch holed and corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 73,022 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,857 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,456 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,052 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 68,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all fuel / brake pipes greased

rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,845 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

brake pipes / fuel pipes greased

rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,514 miles

front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear chassis corroded

rear tyres perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,616 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 67,392 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 66,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,829 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,241 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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GTF 188W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Brown with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GTF 188W, 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 GTF 188W registered?

GTF 188W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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