MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,069 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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B185 ADV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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