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C208 JKW

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,513 mi
Last recorded117,513 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC208 JKW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 117,513 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,266 miles

Oil leak ()

light corrosion at rear

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,941 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 116,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,587 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 116,587 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,124 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 116,124 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2013 115,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 114,468 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 113,447 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 113,447 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 112,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 112,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 111,885 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 110,780 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 109,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 109,009 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 107,813 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 107,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 105,503 miles

nearside rear shock absorber sweat leak

rear exhaust box corroded,plus slight blow at front

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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C208 JKW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C208 JKW, 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 C208 JKW registered?

C208 JKW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 7 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C208 JKW shows 21 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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