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C786 RAV

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,906 mi
Last recorded61,906 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC786 RAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,906 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,091 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,074 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,633 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 55,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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C786 RAV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C786 RAV, 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 C786 RAV registered?

C786 RAV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 6 May 1986.

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The MOT history for C786 RAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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