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OCV 648R

1977 Mercedes-benz 200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,370 mi
Last recorded81,370 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 20081,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCV 648R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,370 miles

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 22 Jul 2011 81,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,370 miles

slight play n/s/r wheelbearing

slight playin o/s centre ball joint

slight surface rust on underside

slightplay in n/s steering intermedate pivot on n/s

Pass 29 May 2009 81,380 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 81,359 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 81,359 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 79,594 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 79,592 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 79,609 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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OCV 648R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 81,364 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 OCV 648R, 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 49 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 OCV 648R registered?

OCV 648R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 14 February 1977.

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