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XHW 492

1979 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,249 mi
Last recorded172,249 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 20085,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHW 492
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 172,249 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 171,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 168,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 166,717 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 164,541 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 164,538 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 162,220 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Fail 4 Feb 2015 162,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 159,987 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 159,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 157,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 157,574 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 153,578 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 149,672 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 131,542 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 131,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 123,665 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 121,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 120,908 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 120,903 miles

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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XHW 492 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 XHW 492, 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.

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What year was XHW 492 registered?

XHW 492 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is XHW 492 safe to buy?

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