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C287 DWU

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

145,296 mi
Last recorded145,296 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC287 DWU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2007 145,296 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

all rear bushes perrished not resulting in excessive play

Fail 7 Apr 2007 145,212 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside outer sill corroded at front outside presribed area

Pass 7 Apr 2006 142,850 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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C287 DWU 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 33.3%.

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 C287 DWU, 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 C287 DWU registered?

C287 DWU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C287 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C287 DWU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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