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B13 GSG

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,017 mi
Last recorded103,017 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 103,017 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S + N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S + N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 102,802 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 100,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre outer edge slightly cracked

Offside Rear Tyre outer edge slightly cracked

Oil Leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,267 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

body corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2019 95,395 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,932 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,847 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,826 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,811 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,719 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,683 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 90,683 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,403 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,180 miles

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

front brake disces scored

rear brake disces corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 90,180 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

rear brake disces corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,912 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,678 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 89,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 88,615 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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B13 GSG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 B13 GSG, 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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What year was B13 GSG registered?

B13 GSG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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