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D277 BBC

1987 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,890 mi
Last recorded66,890 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 200134,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD277 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,890 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

pas pipe damp

Fail 10 Dec 2010 66,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,128 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,992 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,989 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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D277 BBC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 134,392 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 D277 BBC, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D277 BBC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 19 February 1987.

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