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CFH 543T

1979 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,884 mi
Last recorded124,884 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 20085,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFH 543T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 124,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 124,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 120,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 120,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 119,589 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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CFH 543T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CFH 543T, 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 CFH 543T registered?

CFH 543T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 26 January 1979.

Is CFH 543T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFH 543T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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