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RBY 740E

1967 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,380 mi
Last recorded29,380 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1967 Mercedes-benz 20028,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 740E
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 29,380 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2024 29,380 miles

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,030 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 29,030 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,885 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Fail 13 Feb 2017 28,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,690 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower sill corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 28,690 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower sill corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 28,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,876 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres outer sidewall perrishing

exhaust rubbers perrishing

slight leak steering box

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all tyres are cracking on the side wall but not showing cords

underbody of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,981 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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RBY 740E is a 1967 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1967 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 28,885 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 RBY 740E, 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 59 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RBY 740E is a 1967 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 2 January 1967.

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