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XCA 72W

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

106,091 mi
Last recorded106,091 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2006
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCA 72W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2006 106,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

coolant leaking

front of vehicle excessively corroded.

oil leak

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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XCA 72W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 XCA 72W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XCA 72W?

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What year was XCA 72W registered?

XCA 72W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 17 November 1980.

Is XCA 72W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCA 72W shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XCA 72W have outstanding finance?

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