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J478 LRP

1971 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,661 mi
Last recorded145,661 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 200125,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 LRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 145,661 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 145,661 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 139,083 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 139,083 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 120,539 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 120,375 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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J478 LRP is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J478 LRP, 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.

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What year was J478 LRP registered?

J478 LRP is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J478 LRP safe to buy?

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