MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steering box slight freeplay
engine smoking but considered satisfactory on time of test
floor areas corroded and suspension
front brake hoses corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear suspension pipes corroded
rear suspension valve linkage missing
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear suspension pipes corroded
rear suspension valve linkage missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TDB 355R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 TDB 355R, 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 49 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 TDB 355R registered?
TDB 355R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1977.
Is TDB 355R safe to buy?
The MOT history for TDB 355R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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