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FVS 611Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,831 mi
Last recorded148,831 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVS 611Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 148,831 miles

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

corrosion in offside front wheel arch

nearside and offside rear boot floor corroded

welding carried out and masked with underseal

Fail 18 Apr 2011 148,810 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside rear boot floor area holed by corrosion

nearside front outer sill holed by corrosion but not within 30cm of suspension component

offside inner wheel arche holed by corrosion but not within 30cm of proscribed area

Pass 8 Apr 2010 143,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 136,723 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 130,347 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 130,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 130,297 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 117,958 miles

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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FVS 611Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FVS 611Y, 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 FVS 611Y registered?

FVS 611Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 18 October 1982.

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