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NPE 149W

1981 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,867 mi
Last recorded172,867 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 200103,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 149W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2010 172,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2009 170,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 167,624 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 164,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre scuffed on inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 161,887 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 159,636 miles

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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NPE 149W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NPE 149W, 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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NPE 149W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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