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B147 WKO

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,254 mi
Last recorded143,254 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB147 WKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 143,254 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 143,254 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 142,392 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2009 142,392 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2008 141,982 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 141,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2007 139,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 139,021 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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B147 WKO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B147 WKO, 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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B147 WKO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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