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ALC 718Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

120,042 mi
Last recorded120,042 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2006
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 718Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2006 120,042 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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ALC 718Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 115,075 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 ALC 718Y, 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 44 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 ALC 718Y?

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What year was ALC 718Y registered?

ALC 718Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is ALC 718Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 718Y 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 ALC 718Y have outstanding finance?

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