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K479 YFV

1993 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,224 mi
Last recorded130,224 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 200135,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK479 YFV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 130,224 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 130,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f antiroll bar bushes

steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2007 114,911 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 114,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 109,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2005 102,066 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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K479 YFV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 135,266 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 K479 YFV, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K479 YFV registered?

K479 YFV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 24 April 1993.

Is K479 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K479 YFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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