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A12 FET

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,814 mi
Last recorded115,814 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 115,023 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 115,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 113,175 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,983 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 109,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 109,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 107,635 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 104,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 101,344 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 101,344 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 98,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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A12 FET is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 118,771 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 A12 FET, 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 40 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 A12 FET registered?

A12 FET is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is A12 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 FET shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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