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LJH 780W

1981 Mercedes-benz 200

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,905 mi
Last recorded131,905 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 200103,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 780W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 131,905 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 131,905 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 123,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

head lights weak

n/s/f wheel arch rusty but not with in 30cm of suspension

Fail 1 Apr 2008 123,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

head lights weak

n/s/f wheel arch rusty but not with in 30cm of suspension

Pass 11 Apr 2007 116,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 112,583 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 112,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LJH 780W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJH 780W, 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 LJH 780W registered?

LJH 780W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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