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A10 OOY

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

213,467 mi
Last recorded213,467 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 OOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2019 213,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to undercarridge

diff oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 207,366 miles

both rear stopper mounting surface corrosion

front radiator support braket surface corrosion

rear revers light ionp

Fail 13 Apr 2018 207,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear stopper mounting surface corrosion

front radiator support braket surface corrosion

rear revers light ionp

Pass 28 Feb 2017 201,782 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 201,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 197,306 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 197,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 193,256 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 193,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 188,533 miles

both nsr & osr tyre walls are perrishing

Fail 17 Dec 2013 188,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both nsr & osr tyre walls are perrishing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 184,491 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 184,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 183,401 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 183,401 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 181,528 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR SEAT BELT NOT IN TEST AS REAR FACEING SEAT

Fail 6 Dec 2010 181,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

REAR SEAT BELT NOT IN TEST AS REAR FACEING SEAT

Pass 14 Dec 2009 179,474 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 179,456 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

IDLER N/S FRONT SPLIT LOWER RUBBER

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 177,101 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 174,920 miles

STEERING IDLER BUSH N/S STARTING TO PERISH FRONT

Fail 6 Dec 2007 174,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

STEERING IDLER BUSH N/S STARTING TO PERISH FRONT

Pass 12 Dec 2006 172,399 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 168,510 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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A10 OOY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 118,678 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 A10 OOY, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 OOY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 24 May 1985.

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