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C223 KJW

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,483 mi
Last recorded140,483 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC223 KJW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 140,483 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 139,430 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 138,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened pipe has been repaird very slight leak (2.4.A.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 138,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened pipe has been repaird very slight leak (2.4.A.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 137,209 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 137,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear tyre crackes in side wall no cordes showing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 136,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 135,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 133,194 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 129,875 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 129,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 127,887 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 126,791 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 126,791 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 124,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 121,576 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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C223 KJW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C223 KJW, 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 C223 KJW registered?

C223 KJW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 7 April 1986.

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