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TDB 355R

1977 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Diesel 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,800 mi
Last recorded149,800 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 20081,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDB 355R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 149,800 miles

steering box slight freeplay

Pass 2 Jun 2016 147,875 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 146,494 miles

engine smoking but considered satisfactory on time of test

floor areas corroded and suspension

front brake hoses corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 146,426 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 146,426 miles

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.

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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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.

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