MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,661 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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J478 LRP is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is J478 LRP safe to buy?
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