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L633 RHJ

1993 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,777 mi
Last recorded173,777 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 200135,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL633 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 173,777 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 173,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 166,036 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 166,035 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 153,326 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 153,326 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 146,710 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

osf tyre 2mm

Fail 30 May 2008 146,710 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

nsf tyre wearing on outside edge

osf tyre 2mm

Pass 21 May 2007 133,487 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 125,252 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 125,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L633 RHJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 L633 RHJ, 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 L633 RHJ registered?

L633 RHJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 2 September 1993.

Is L633 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L633 RHJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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