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C200 AFX

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,001 mi
Last recorded128,001 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC200 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 128,001 miles

advise front brake pads look to be low replace as soon as possible

advise minor leak of exhaust gasses center section

advise n/s front outer sill corroded repair as soon as possible

advise slight play n/s steering idler replace as soon as possible

advise steel pipe to o/s front flexible brake hose rusty replace as soon as possible

strong advise front exhaust braket corroded away but exhaust still supported at time of test replace as soon as possible

Fail 30 Apr 2008 127,993 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise front brake pads look to be low replace as soon as possible

advise minor leak of exhaust gasses center section

advise n/s front outer sill corroded repair as soon as possible

advise slight play n/s steering idler replace as soon as possible

advise steel pipe to o/s front flexible brake hose rusty replace as soon as possible

strong advise front exhaust braket corroded away but exhaust still supported at time of test replace as soon as possible

Pass 13 Nov 2006 118,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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C200 AFX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C200 AFX, 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 C200 AFX registered?

C200 AFX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C200 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C200 AFX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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