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1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,960 mi
Last recorded109,960 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB543 PDF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 109,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 109,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 109,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 108,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower arm ball joint gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear chassis of vehicle surface rust in areas

undersealed in areas

Pass 10 Sep 2014 108,188 miles

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

both rear wheel bearing slight play

underneath of car undersealed in places and rear of car surface rust in places

Fail 9 Sep 2014 108,188 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both rear wheel bearing slight play

underneath of car undersealed in places and rear of car surface rust in places

Pass 18 Oct 2013 107,558 miles

Nearside and Offside lower ball joint rubbers split

Nearside and Offside rear halfshaft gaiters perishing

Petrol cap seal perishing

Slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2012 107,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear halfshaft gaiters perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2011 107,473 miles

Rear half shaft drive boots perishing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Oct 2011 107,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear half shaft drive boots perishing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 107,382 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 107,312 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wheel bearing sligtly rough

Pass 18 Oct 2007 107,203 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

slight corrosion in nearside front chassis leg

Pass 12 Oct 2006 107,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 107,070 miles

slight roughness in off side front wheel bearing

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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B543 PDF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B543 PDF, 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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B543 PDF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 12 February 1985.

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