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EGT 554X

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,225 mi
Last recorded94,225 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGT 554X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,225 miles

Emissions not tested idle erratic (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel hose leaking fuel hose from tank to lines (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

off side rear tyre perished but o cords are exposed

Pass 24 May 2011 93,826 miles

advise slight bind on both front brakes .

Pass 13 Oct 2009 93,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 93,530 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front 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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EGT 554X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EGT 554X, 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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EGT 554X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 24 March 1982.

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