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WMW 71T

1979 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,810 mi
Last recorded118,810 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 20085,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMW 71T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 118,810 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both outer sills corroded

offside front inner arch corroded/nearside front inner arch corroded/ rear offside inner arch corroded/rear nearside inner arch corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2010 118,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both outer sills corroded

offside front inner arch corroded/nearside front inner arch corroded/ rear offside inner arch corroded/rear nearside inner arch corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 116,078 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 108,165 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

this vehicle has been heavily repaired and cover over can not fully check repair

Fail 1 Jun 2006 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

this vehicle has been heavily under seadled

Pass 24 Sep 2005 107,420 miles

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

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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WMW 71T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,097 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 WMW 71T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WMW 71T?

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What year was WMW 71T registered?

WMW 71T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 27 February 1979.

Is WMW 71T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMW 71T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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