MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear suspension hydrolic pipe corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
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BRK 778Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 BRK 778Y, 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.
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What year was BRK 778Y registered?
BRK 778Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 28 December 1982.
Is BRK 778Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BRK 778Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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