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JYT 926W

1981 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,639 mi
Last recorded152,639 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 200103,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYT 926W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 152,639 miles

Front both inner wings rusty

Nearside floor rusty

Offside floor rusty

Fail 25 May 2018 152,639 miles

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

Front both inner wings rusty

Nearside floor rusty

Offside floor rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 132,484 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 132,484 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 131,039 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 127,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 122,885 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,380 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 119,374 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 119,343 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 117,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 115,343 miles

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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JYT 926W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 103,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYT 926W, 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 45 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 JYT 926W registered?

JYT 926W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 7 July 1981.

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