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MUB 562V

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,403 mi
Last recorded132,403 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUB 562V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 132,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 131,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 129,742 miles

UNDER BODY FRESH UNDER SEAL

Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,553 miles

all under vehicle and all brake pipes and flex hoses covered in under seal

Fail 2 Oct 2021 128,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

all under vehicle and all brake pipes and flex hoses covered in under seal

Pass 28 Oct 2020 127,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 126,093 miles

under body undersealed

Fail 9 Jul 2019 126,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,036 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 122,394 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 14 Jul 2015 120,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 118,633 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 116,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 114,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 111,746 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 111,735 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 109,278 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 109,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 106,563 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 103,576 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 103,574 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 100,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 97,753 miles

under body of car well undersealed

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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MUB 562V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUB 562V, 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 MUB 562V registered?

MUB 562V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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