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B185 ADV

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,069 mi
Last recorded166,069 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB185 ADV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 166,069 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tracks joint gaiter in poor condition

both rear wheel arches show corrosion

rear drive shaft gaiter deterioted

rear of vehicle little lower than front

Pass 7 Aug 2008 163,921 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches show corrosion

rear of vehicle little lower than front

Pass 16 Aug 2007 162,276 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear wheel arch showing some cor0ssion.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 160,757 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 160,712 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Approx 40mm play at rim of steering wheel. Noise coming from steering box when rocked with engine on or off.

N/S steering track rod end rubber split.

Surface rusting on O/S rear & O/S front wheel arches.

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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B185 ADV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B185 ADV, 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 B185 ADV registered?

B185 ADV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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