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B426 KNV

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,821 mi
Last recorded125,821 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB426 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 125,821 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 125,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 119,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 119,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 107,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 107,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,136 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 99,093 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,858 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 93,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear damage to rear wing, boot lid and light cluster

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo casing corroded

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,994 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 87,991 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,036 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 79,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 78,882 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 78,820 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,585 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,365 miles

front exhaust very rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2015 62,353 miles

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

front exhaust very rusty

Pass 29 May 2014 59,270 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2013 56,899 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,945 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bind on N/S/F brake

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2008 55,548 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,422 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 52,879 miles

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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B426 KNV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B426 KNV, 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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B426 KNV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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