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PPB 264W

1981 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,941 mi
Last recorded107,941 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 200103,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 264W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 107,941 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 107,941 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 104,207 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 100,618 miles

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

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

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.

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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PPB 264W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPB 264W, 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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What year was PPB 264W registered?

PPB 264W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PPB 264W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPB 264W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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