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UJP 97S

1978 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,574 mi
Last recorded60,574 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 20088,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJP 97S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 60,574 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,573 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,545 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 60,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,471 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 59,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,469 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 59,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,713 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,306 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

o/s front outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 29 Oct 2014 56,297 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

o/s front outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,293 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 5,691 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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UJP 97S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 88,017 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 UJP 97S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UJP 97S registered?

UJP 97S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is UJP 97S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJP 97S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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