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RAT 437R

1987 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,830 mi
Last recorded115,830 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 200134,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAT 437R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2005 115,830 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 115,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RAT 437R is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 134,392 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 RAT 437R, 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 39 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 RAT 437R registered?

RAT 437R is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 25 March 1987.

Is RAT 437R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAT 437R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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