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TCK 247P

1976 Mercedes-benz 200

Orange Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,373 mi
Last recorded34,373 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 20067,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCK 247P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded outwith prescribed area.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,111 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 19,183 miles

oil leak

underside undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2016 18,350 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Offside oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 94,732 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,732 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,037 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 90,862 miles

all tyres worn 175/14

excessive corrosion to vehicle but not in prescribed areas

Fail 24 Aug 2010 90,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

all tyres worn 175/14

excessive corrosion to vehicle but not in prescribed areas

Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 89,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 89,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 89,263 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 88,979 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 88,572 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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TCK 247P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 200 in Orange with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 67,350 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 TCK 247P, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TCK 247P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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