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BFW 242X

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,923 mi
Last recorded109,923 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 242X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,923 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front lower radiator panel corroded and holed

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing/arch outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner body sill

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs

Fail 2 Aug 2021 109,922 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front lower radiator panel corroded and holed

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing/arch outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner body sill

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs

Fail 29 Jun 2021 109,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and holed within 30cm of top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front lower radiator panel corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

n/s/f front of inner arch corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner body sill

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs

Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,050 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 108,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,988 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 107,974 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,940 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 107,940 miles

Fuel hose leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 107,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 103,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,159 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 98,449 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,004 miles

Battery not secure in tray.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,906 miles

BATTERY NOT SECURED IN TRAY PROPERLY.

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,490 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 55,416 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,384 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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BFW 242X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 115,075 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 BFW 242X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BFW 242X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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