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C514 KER

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

330,975 mi
Last recorded330,975 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC514 KER
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 330,975 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 320,676 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 301,477 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 301,477 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008
Fail 14 Nov 2008

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 250,828 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 250,497 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rubber missing on n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 434,543 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 234,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

stone chip on screen within test limits today

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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C514 KER is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C514 KER, 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 C514 KER registered?

C514 KER is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C514 KER safe to buy?

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