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GYW 844N

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Maroon Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,335 mi
Last recorded16,335 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYW 844N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 16,335 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL UPPER AND LOWER RUBBER MOUNTS CRACKING (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL DUST COVERS STARTING TO PERISH BUT NOT LEAKING (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH HAS CORROSION HOLE BUT NOT IN THE PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS CORRODED (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR MOUNTINGS (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 16,335 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL UPPER AND LOWER RUBBER MOUNTS CRACKING (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL DUST COVERS STARTING TO PERISH BUT NOT LEAKING (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH HAS CORROSION HOLE BUT NOT IN THE PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS CORRODED (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR MOUNTINGS (6.1.D.1a)

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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GYW 844N is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Maroon with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GYW 844N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYW 844N registered?

GYW 844N is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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