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C522 CHX

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,440 mi
Last recorded119,440 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC522 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 119,440 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 119,440 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 119,440 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 117,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 109,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 109,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 102,340 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 99,188 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 99,186 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 95,755 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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C522 CHX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C522 CHX, 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 C522 CHX registered?

C522 CHX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C522 CHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C522 CHX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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