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JCF 977W

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

112,613 mi
Last recorded112,613 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCF 977W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2016 112,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/ sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/ sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 109,724 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 109,723 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nail in o /s / f side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2009 104,068 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 104,062 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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JCF 977W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 JCF 977W, 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 JCF 977W registered?

JCF 977W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 2 December 1980.

Is JCF 977W safe to buy?

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