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C889 OTW

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,810 mi
Last recorded93,810 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC889 OTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 93,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion holes in nearside front outer sill and offside front floor not within prescribed areas.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front floor area has excessive corrosion but outside any prescribed area

Fail 14 Jan 2014 93,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front floor area has excessive corrosion but outside any prescribed area

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,810 miles

slight exhaust gas leak centre section

Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 17 Jan 2011 93,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 93,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 90,869 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 84,389 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,429 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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C889 OTW 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 90%.

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 C889 OTW, 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

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What year was C889 OTW registered?

C889 OTW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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