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DFJ 844Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,942 mi
Last recorded60,942 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFJ 844Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,942 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,423 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,826 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,007 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,007 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,706 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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DFJ 844Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DFJ 844Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFJ 844Y registered?

DFJ 844Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 9 December 1982.

Is DFJ 844Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFJ 844Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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