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DGS 883X

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,995 mi
Last recorded161,995 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2005
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGS 883X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2005 161,995 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 161,939 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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DGS 883X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DGS 883X, 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

How do I check the history of DGS 883X?

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What year was DGS 883X registered?

DGS 883X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 7 January 1982.

Is DGS 883X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGS 883X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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