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BGY 851T

1979 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,504 mi
Last recorded101,504 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 20085,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGY 851T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2007 101,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm

excess corrosion nsfjacking point

excess corrosion osf jacking point

nsr wheel arch corroded

centre prop mounts worn to excess

Pass 7 Feb 2006 99,783 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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BGY 851T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BGY 851T, 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 BGY 851T registered?

BGY 851T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is BGY 851T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGY 851T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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