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B37 VKE

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,181 mi
Last recorded103,181 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB37 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2007 103,181 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 102,916 miles

EXHAUST FRONT BOX RUSTY

EXHAUXT GAS CO% VERY LOW

NEAR SIDE HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 2mm ON OUTER TREAD AREA

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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B37 VKE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B37 VKE, 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 B37 VKE registered?

B37 VKE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 4 January 1985.

Is B37 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B37 VKE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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