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C998 AEL

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,349 mi
Last recorded53,349 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC998 AEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,349 miles

N/S/F inner wing area slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,471 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,958 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 50,952 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,301 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,725 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,585 miles

advise power steering belt cracking up

Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,940 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,938 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,765 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,879 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Drive Shaft Boots Perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,979 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,101 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 37,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,036 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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C998 AEL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C998 AEL, 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 C998 AEL registered?

C998 AEL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C998 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C998 AEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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