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DGO 182X

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,953 mi
Last recorded169,953 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGO 182X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 169,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nsf washer jet partly blocked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 169,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 167,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 167,698 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both rear cv gators cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2008 164,437 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 161,328 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

reapir on o\s front inner wing poor †repair on o\s sill & floor poor repair

Pass 6 Mar 2007 161,328 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

reapir on o\s front inner wing poor †repair on o\s sill & floor poor repair

Pass 6 Mar 2006 158,213 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 158,172 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.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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DGO 182X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DGO 182X, 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 DGO 182X registered?

DGO 182X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 6 January 1982.

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