MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
rad panel corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
body corrodeing badly
ex mountings perishing
fuel pipes corrodeing
rad mounting panel corrodeing & damaged
rear drive shaft boots split
suspension mounts corrodeing
underside corroded extensivly & has extensive repairs
Centre Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front panel corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front panel corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
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B212 TEC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 B212 TEC, 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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B212 TEC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1985.
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