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C160 EUW

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

362,120 mi
Last recorded362,120 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 EUW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 362,120 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 362,081 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 299,281 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 299,068 miles

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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C160 EUW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C160 EUW, 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 C160 EUW registered?

C160 EUW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C160 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C160 EUW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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