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BLZ 8448

1990 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,529 mi
Last recorded149,529 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 200134,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8448
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 149,529 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front propshaft coupling worn

slight play in n/s idler arm

Fail 26 May 2016 149,525 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front propshaft coupling worn

slight play in n/s idler arm

Pass 20 May 2015 146,752 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2014 144,525 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 143,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 138,021 miles

n/s/front inner wing corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 131,255 miles

drivers seat back loose

Pass 11 May 2010 123,409 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 114,544 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 103,406 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 103,406 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 103,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 100,697 miles

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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BLZ 8448 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 134,787 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 BLZ 8448, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BLZ 8448 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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