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XWP 331W

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,686 mi
Last recorded90,686 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWP 331W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear handbrake cable tight

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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XWP 331W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 XWP 331W, 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.

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What year was XWP 331W registered?

XWP 331W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is XWP 331W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWP 331W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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