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C85 THN

1985 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,002 mi
Last recorded59,002 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2005
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 200118,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC85 THN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2005 59,002 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 59,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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C85 THN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 118,678 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 C85 THN, 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 41 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 C85 THN registered?

C85 THN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C85 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C85 THN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C85 THN have outstanding finance?

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