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BWL 902Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

161,845 mi
Last recorded161,845 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWL 902Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2006 161,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust section extremely corroded

slight corrosion at front of o/s chassis rail and n/s/f floorpan

Pass 2 Nov 2006 161,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust section extremely corroded

slight corrosion at front of o/s chassis rail and n/s/f floorpan

Pass 9 Aug 2005 159,482 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 159,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2005 159,482 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BWL 902Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BWL 902Y, 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 BWL 902Y registered?

BWL 902Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is BWL 902Y safe to buy?

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