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KSL 215X

1981 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,936 mi
Last recorded75,936 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 200103,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSL 215X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,690 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,052 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 66,052 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,558 miles

washer ware stagnant

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

spare tyre worn

steering idler slight play

various steering,susp & brake comps corroding

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet release stiff

corrosion; both rear arches, both front wings, o/s/f chassis

lighting switch stiff

Fail 21 Nov 2006 64,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release stiff

corrosion; both rear arches, both front wings, o/s/f chassis

lighting switch stiff

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

spare tyre worn

steering idler slight play

various steering,susp & brake comps corroding

washer ware stagnant

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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KSL 215X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KSL 215X, 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 KSL 215X registered?

KSL 215X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 23 October 1981.

Is KSL 215X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSL 215X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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