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NJB 790X

1981 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,716 mi
Last recorded140,716 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 200103,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJB 790X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 140,716 miles

n/s/f spot light not working

slight front brake judder

Fail 17 Feb 2010 140,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/f spot light not working

slight front brake judder

Pass 17 Dec 2008 140,700 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 140,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2007 140,667 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 140,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery terminals poorly attached

brake fluid around brake master cylinder,but looks like spillage and not leak

engine suffers poor running

floorpan rusty

hazard switch sticky

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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NJB 790X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NJB 790X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJB 790X registered?

NJB 790X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is NJB 790X safe to buy?

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