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TWD 141W

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,981 mi
Last recorded91,981 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWD 141W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,981 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support panel has major corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2021 91,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support panel has major corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,898 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 91,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,891 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 91,891 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,882 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 91,882 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,881 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,874 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2015 91,874 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,874 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded.

Pass 23 May 2013 91,814 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 91,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 91,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 91,466 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,356 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 91,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 893,912 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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TWD 141W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,767 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 TWD 141W, 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 46 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 TWD 141W registered?

TWD 141W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 14 November 1980.

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