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RBW 719T

1979 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

21,635 mi
Last recorded21,635 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 20085,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBW 719T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 21,635 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively attention advised (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 21,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 21,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 21,329 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 21,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 21,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 20,791 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,688 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 20,226 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 19,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,321 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,804 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 18,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,633 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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RBW 719T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,097 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 RBW 719T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBW 719T registered?

RBW 719T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is RBW 719T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBW 719T shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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