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B594 FOF

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,335 mi
Last recorded154,335 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB594 FOF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 154,335 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 154,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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B594 FOF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B594 FOF, 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 B594 FOF registered?

B594 FOF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B594 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B594 FOF shows 2 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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