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C848 RFT

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,287 mi
Last recorded76,287 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC848 RFT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2026 76,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 76,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 75,849 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,607 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 75,155 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,856 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,103 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,243 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,862 miles

signs of blow at exhaust manifold.!!!

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight drag on n/s/r brake

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,610 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

signs of blow at manifold.!!!

Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,522 miles

corosion on brake pipes.

signs of exhaust manifold blowing.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,228 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

signs of exhaust blowing at manifold.!!!

Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,114 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

signs of exhaust blowing at manifold.!!!

Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,319 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

signs of exhaust blowing at manifold.!!!

Pass 30 May 2006 68,952 miles

signs of corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

signs of exhaust blowig at manifold.!!!

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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C848 RFT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests 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 C848 RFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C848 RFT?

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What year was C848 RFT registered?

C848 RFT is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 10 June 1986.

Is C848 RFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C848 RFT shows 21 tests 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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