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C10 GSB

1997 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,848 mi
Last recorded120,848 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 200112,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 GSB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 120,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,386 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 116,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ASR not working possibly due to ABS fault

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 113,652 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 113,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 108,674 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 94,512 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 94,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 78,363 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 67,661 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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C10 GSB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 112,180 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 C10 GSB, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C10 GSB registered?

C10 GSB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for C10 GSB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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