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L879 PSB

1994 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,980 mi
Last recorded182,980 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 200140,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 PSB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 182,980 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 182,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 176,630 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 164,988 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 30 Aug 2006 164,988 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 164,542 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.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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L879 PSB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L879 PSB, 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 L879 PSB registered?

L879 PSB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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