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B450 DPU

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,974 mi
Last recorded73,974 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB450 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,954 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,948 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,905 miles

n/s dip beam comes on with sidelight

Fail 20 Aug 2015 73,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s dip beam comes on with sidelight

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,834 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 73,828 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,780 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,183 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 73,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,029 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,914 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 72,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,639 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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B450 DPU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 B450 DPU, 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 B450 DPU registered?

B450 DPU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 29 April 1985.

Is B450 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B450 DPU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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