MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,995 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OPD 908W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 OPD 908W, 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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How do I check the history of OPD 908W?
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What year was OPD 908W registered?
OPD 908W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 16 June 1981.
Is OPD 908W safe to buy?
The MOT history for OPD 908W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OPD 908W have outstanding finance?
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