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T879 FGT

1999 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,379 mi
Last recorded51,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 20070,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,379 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,816 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 48,816 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,555 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 43,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise bas and asr light on

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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T879 FGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 70,841 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 T879 FGT, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T879 FGT registered?

T879 FGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T879 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T879 FGT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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