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B11 SWB

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,147 mi
Last recorded90,147 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 SWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 88,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 85,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,150 miles

all four tyres has slight crackes on walls

Pass 4 Jun 2009 83,597 miles

All four tyres crackes round wall

Fail 4 Jun 2009 83,597 miles

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

All four tyres crackes round wall

Pass 16 Jun 2008 83,441 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,599 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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B11 SWB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B11 SWB, 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 B11 SWB registered?

B11 SWB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 28 August 1986.

Is B11 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 SWB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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