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C495 FAH

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,485 mi
Last recorded140,485 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC495 FAH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2006 140,485 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under vehicle tatty but no holes

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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C495 FAH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C495 FAH, 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 C495 FAH registered?

C495 FAH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C495 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C495 FAH shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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