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DYB 19X

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 19X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 79,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres perishing

corroding around brake servo

front steering joints have play

front valance corroding

ns/os rear suspension bushes perishing

under side corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2021 78,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres perishing

corroding around brake servo

front steering joints have play

front valance corroding

ns/os rear suspension bushes perishing

under side corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs covered in surface rust

lower radiator support panel badly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs covered in surface rust

lower radiator support panel badly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 77,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

lower radiator support panel and pipes badly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

lower radiator support panel and pipes badly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,512 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 68,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 68,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2008 66,843 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 66,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Number Plate Damaged

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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 65,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DYB 19X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DYB 19X, 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 DYB 19X registered?

DYB 19X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 17 May 1982.

Is DYB 19X safe to buy?

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