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L182 HYO

1993 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

247,820 mi
Last recorded247,820 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 200135,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL182 HYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 247,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 239,941 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 236,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 232,743 miles

Front wiper smearing

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 225,315 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 211,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 211,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 199,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s washer n/w

o/s/f fog light n/w

Fail 24 Feb 2011 199,817 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s washer n/w

o/s/f fog light n/w

Pass 25 Feb 2010 193,499 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 193,499 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 186,685 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 179,969 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 179,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 173,510 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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L182 HYO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 135,266 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 L182 HYO, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L182 HYO registered?

L182 HYO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L182 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L182 HYO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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