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BGC 295X

1981 Mercedes-benz 200

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,959 mi
Last recorded197,959 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 200103,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 295X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 197,959 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 197,045 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 196,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 196,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 196,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 195,968 miles

Both rear constant velocity gaiters are perished but still prevent the ingress of dirt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and wearing low. recommend renewal

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

Oil leak

Slight rear diff oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 195,968 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear constant velocity gaiters are perished but still prevent the ingress of dirt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and wearing low. recommend renewal

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

Oil leak

Slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 195,616 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has surface cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 195,328 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has surface cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2013 195,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 194,931 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 194,931 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 194,569 miles

offside floor pan appears to be rusting. Recommend that the underseal is removed to ascertain the full extent of the problem.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 194,146 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delainate. Suggest it is renewed

windscreen washers requre attention

Pass 4 Mar 2009 193,656 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 193,656 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear number plate starting to delaminate

windscreen washer pressure poor

Pass 12 Mar 2008 193,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front washer jet requires adjusting

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 13 Mar 2007 192,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 191,349 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 191,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 200 reliability report

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BGC 295X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 103,832 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 BGC 295X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BGC 295X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 6 August 1981.

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