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BWT 214X

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

103,188 mi
Last recorded103,188 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWT 214X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,188 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 103,168 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable snapped (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 100,002 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 100,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 99,992 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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BWT 214X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BWT 214X, 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 BWT 214X registered?

BWT 214X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for BWT 214X shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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