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YKU 599T

1979 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Diesel 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,781 mi
Last recorded112,781 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 20085,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKU 599T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 112,781 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 112,614 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 112,611 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 106,641 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 106,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 106,571 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 106,571 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YKU 599T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YKU 599T, 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

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What year was YKU 599T registered?

YKU 599T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is YKU 599T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKU 599T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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