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A48 CMO

1984 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,520 mi
Last recorded44,520 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 200120,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA48 CMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 44,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,353 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 44,353 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 42,386 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 42,370 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,768 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,146 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,519 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r inner door trim missing. Door operation al at time of test.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,285 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,184 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,914 miles

both rear brake discs, inner faces corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,455 miles

all tyres perished

o/s/f tyre tread very low inner edge

very poor wiper clearing action

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,297 miles

n/s inner washer jet not working

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

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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A48 CMO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 120,405 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 A48 CMO, 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 42 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 A48 CMO registered?

A48 CMO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 11 July 1984.

Is A48 CMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A48 CMO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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