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WGT 803R

1977 Mercedes-benz 200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 20081,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 803R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,031 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 89,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,855 miles

Engine smokes slightly

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 85,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine smokes slightly

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside rear mudguard insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 79,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,273 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,556 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,709 miles

both sides rear tyres cracking

nearside front sill corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 55,706 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both sides rear tyres cracking

nearside front sill corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 55,703 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front sill corrosion not prescribed area

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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WGT 803R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 81,364 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 WGT 803R, 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 49 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 WGT 803R registered?

WGT 803R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 25 April 1977.

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The MOT history for WGT 803R shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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