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C137 VBF

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,286 mi
Last recorded129,286 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC137 VBF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 129,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 121,513 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 121,501 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 121,430 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 110,564 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,342 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

offside window handle brocken

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2006 101,342 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

offside window winder handle brocken

oil leak

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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C137 VBF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 118,771 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 C137 VBF, 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 40 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 C137 VBF registered?

C137 VBF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 2 April 1986.

Is C137 VBF safe to buy?

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