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B510 CVH

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,843 mi
Last recorded113,843 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB510 CVH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2012 113,843 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,372 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2010 108,188 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all four tyres side walls split

Fail 12 Jan 2010 108,188 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all four tyres side walls split

Pass 9 Jul 2008 108,184 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 108,184 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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B510 CVH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B510 CVH, 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 B510 CVH registered?

B510 CVH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B510 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B510 CVH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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