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B605 AYC

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,795 mi
Last recorded120,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB605 AYC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,795 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 120,795 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bump stop mounting is corroded.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 116,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bump stop mounting is corroded.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rust on1.front of nearside chassis rail;2fronlowerdrivers door;3offside front lower spring pan.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,340 miles

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

advancing underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2014 109,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advancing underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,597 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 102,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 98,604 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 93,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2009 88,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 88,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,702 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint and outer track rod end rubber split

rear flexi brake hoses perished

slight free play to n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2007 75,702 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

n/s/f lower ball joint and outer track rod end rubber split

rear flexi brake hoses perished

slight free play to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 70,493 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 70,493 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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B605 AYC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B605 AYC, 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 B605 AYC registered?

B605 AYC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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