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UHJ 253V

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Orange Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,657 mi
Last recorded155,657 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 253V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 155,657 miles

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

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2024 155,653 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2019 144,176 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 144,175 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 143,828 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 143,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail / spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail / spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/s/front chassis rail corroded & holed

N/s/outer sill corroded & holed

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/s/inner wing corroded & holed badly

Slight play in steering drop links

Pass 22 Aug 2017 143,282 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 143,279 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 142,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 141,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 139,792 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 138,364 miles

front suspension rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2013 138,364 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front suspension rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2012 136,862 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 136,862 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 135,373 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 135,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 133,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 132,219 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to rust

Fail 13 Aug 2009 132,219 miles

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

brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to rust

Pass 12 Aug 2008 130,713 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 129,195 miles

fuel pipes starting to rust

Fail 14 Aug 2007 129,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe is starting to corrode.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 127,779 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 127,779 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UHJ 253V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Orange with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 UHJ 253V, 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 UHJ 253V registered?

UHJ 253V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 27 March 1980.

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