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RPR 988R

1977 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,716 mi
Last recorded112,716 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 20081,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 988R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 112,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill ends (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill ends (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

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

2 x front seat belts fraying..

brake warning light flickering

corrosion and rust to inner and outter sills, chassis legs pans and general under front x member and suspension mounts

Pass 29 Mar 2016 111,929 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 111,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 111,102 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 110,277 miles

Brake fluid level low

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 109,699 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

light marking front windsreen

offside front seatbelt webbing starting to fray

previous repairs to floors front nearside and offside

propshaft center rubber donut mountings deteriorated

some corosion starting nearside rear of vehicle around sill

Fail 3 Apr 2012 109,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

light marking front windsreen

offside front seatbelt webbing starting to fray

previous repairs to floors front nearside and offside

propshaft center rubber donut mountings deteriorated

some corosion starting nearside rear of vehicle around sill

Pass 8 Apr 2011 109,485 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 109,123 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 109,123 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RPR 988R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RPR 988R, 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 RPR 988R registered?

RPR 988R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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