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C481 NTV

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,827 mi
Last recorded189,827 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC481 NTV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 189,827 miles

All brakes rusty

Vehicle very rusty underside..Had extensive welding..

Pass 23 Feb 2007 189,827 miles

o/s headlamp beam pattern becoming vague

Fail 30 Jan 2007 189,825 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

box sections on both sides front corroded & holed

underside of vehicle showing general corrosion but not holed

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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C481 NTV 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 C481 NTV, 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 C481 NTV registered?

C481 NTV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 10 January 1986.

Is C481 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C481 NTV 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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