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B329 CFM

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,486 mi
Last recorded73,486 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB329 CFM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,486 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 73,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,060 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,021 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,861 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,347 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,213 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2006 70,431 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B329 CFM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B329 CFM, 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 B329 CFM registered?

B329 CFM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 January 1985.

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