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WCN 205Y

1986 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,709 mi
Last recorded108,709 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 200118,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCN 205Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 108,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise front brakes binding

Pass 26 May 2023 108,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

advise battery insecure

Pass 27 May 2022 106,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

advise battery not secure

Fail 27 May 2022 106,650 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

advise battery not secure

Pass 26 May 2021 106,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 106,353 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 106,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 106,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering ball joint of track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 105,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering ball joint of track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 104,328 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 103,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,807 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 101,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 100,810 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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WCN 205Y is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WCN 205Y, 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 WCN 205Y registered?

WCN 205Y is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 2 October 1986.

Is WCN 205Y safe to buy?

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