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GYM 320W

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Orange Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,454 mi
Last recorded113,454 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYM 320W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 113,454 miles

Steering damper slightly leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering damper slightly leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 113,397 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering damper slightly leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 112,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2016 112,904 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,324 miles

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

Rear axle oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 112,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear axle oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 112,271 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel has slight play

offside front outer sill is holed, however mot near load bearing point

Fail 20 Jun 2013 112,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel has slight play

offside front outer sill is holed, however mot near load bearing point

Pass 30 Jun 2012 112,248 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f jacking point corroed but not within 30cm of any body mountings

Fail 29 Jun 2012 112,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f jacking point corroed but not within 30cm of any body mountings

Pass 18 Jun 2011 112,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 112,201 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear diff damp

slight play in the nearside front and the nearside rear wheels

Pass 18 Jun 2010 112,201 miles

rear diff damp

slight play in the nearside front and the nearside rear wheels

Pass 15 Jun 2009 112,191 miles

oil leak from around the sump

rear diff damp

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

signs of corrosion on the offside front outer sill

slight play in the nearside rear wheel

Fail 15 Jun 2009 112,191 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak from around the sump

rear diff damp

signs of corrosion on the offside front outer sill

slight play in the nearside rear wheel

Fail 19 Jun 2008 112,111 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

slight play in the nearside wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2008 112,111 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

slight play in the nearside wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2007 111,911 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 111,911 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 111,719 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 111,719 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both head light reflector slightly starnish

both rear wheel bearing noisy

power steering slightly leaking at steering box union

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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GYM 320W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Orange with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYM 320W, 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 GYM 320W registered?

GYM 320W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 19 September 1980.

Is GYM 320W safe to buy?

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