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L483 DVH

1994 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,771 mi
Last recorded142,771 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 200140,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL483 DVH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 142,771 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 141,235 miles

Nearside Front door check strap broken

Fail 3 Aug 2020 141,230 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door check strap broken

Pass 25 Jul 2019 137,163 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside stop lamp dull

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 131,938 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside stop lamp dim

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer fouling tow bar

reverse lamp not working

Fail 25 Jul 2018 131,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside stop lamp dim

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer fouling tow bar

reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 Jul 2017 126,889 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 126,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure d/ bushes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to load valve (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,298 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 121,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 114,116 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Jul 2015 113,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,314 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,257 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 102,049 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 101,537 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 98,858 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 95,821 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2010 95,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 90,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 87,275 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 81,121 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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L483 DVH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 140,054 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 L483 DVH, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L483 DVH registered?

L483 DVH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L483 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L483 DVH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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