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B575 NPC

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,761 mi
Last recorded186,761 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB575 NPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 186,761 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 186,761 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both number plates in poor condition

brake fluid very dark in colour

exhaust front bracket missing

exhaust mounts perished

fan belts in VERY poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear door handle faulty

park brakes very noisy in operation

play/ movement present in steering box

suspect suspension fluid leak at pipes running along floor pan? further investigation required

Pass 4 Mar 2009 177,601 miles

both propshaft couplings in a dangerous condition

Fail 3 Mar 2009 177,541 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

both propshaft couplings in a dangerous condition

Pass 28 Feb 2008 170,332 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 156,911 miles

front n/plate cracked

play in steering box

rear anti roll bar links worn

Pass 30 Jan 2006 143,687 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 143,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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B575 NPC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B575 NPC, 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 B575 NPC registered?

B575 NPC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 26 April 1985.

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