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C205 SPA

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,526 mi
Last recorded185,526 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC205 SPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 185,526 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front wash only one working

screen wash low and engine oil low

Fail 15 Jul 2015 185,443 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 185,055 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2014 179,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre has cracks in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 29 Jan 2014 179,725 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 179,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 179,508 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 179,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 179,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear outer cv boot perished slighty

Pass 31 Aug 2006 177,785 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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C205 SPA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C205 SPA, 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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C205 SPA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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