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BLN 236Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,706 mi
Last recorded142,706 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLN 236Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 142,706 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 142,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

rear suspension very low

steering idler slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2022 142,605 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 142,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 142,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 142,221 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 142,140 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 141,854 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 141,295 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 139,893 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 139,211 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 138,497 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 137,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 135,170 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 135,170 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 133,200 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 133,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 130,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 128,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 124,281 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 124,281 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2007 121,607 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 119,658 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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BLN 236Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BLN 236Y, 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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What year was BLN 236Y registered?

BLN 236Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 19 October 1982.

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