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LPR 499W

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Brown Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,357 mi
Last recorded61,357 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPR 499W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 61,357 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,271 miles

all flexy brake hoses perishing

fuel hoses to tank perishing

slight play in steering joints

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,202 miles

slight play in steering joints

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,831 miles

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

radiator mounting corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,748 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,596 miles

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

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

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,535 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge and getting low

slight play steering idler

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,406 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,771 miles

tyres perishing

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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LPR 499W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Brown with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,767 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 LPR 499W, 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 46 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 LPR 499W registered?

LPR 499W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is LPR 499W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPR 499W shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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