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CNV 769X

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,408 mi
Last recorded105,408 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNV 769X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,387 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 104,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,730 miles

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

center exhaust rusty

main beam indicator not working

rear suspension valve damp

Fail 14 Oct 2013 102,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

center exhaust rusty

main beam indicator not working

rear suspension valve damp

Pass 4 Oct 2012 97,850 miles

30mm of free play detected at steering wheel (maximum 75mm)

all front susspension arm bush's slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movment

all steering dust covers under steering box contaminated with oil

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

engine stained with oil

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipe above compensator touching fuel pipe but not chafing

gearbox stained with gearbox oil

n/s rear inner and outer c.v boots stained with grease and perished

o/s front directional indicator not seated correctly

o/s rear anti-roll bar linkage has slight free play in ball joint

o/s rear inner c.v boot perished and outer c.v boot slightly perished

o/s rear wheel arch starting to corroded

rear diff damp with oil

slight free play in n/s front wheel bearing very slight free play both rear wheel bearings

steering box wet with power steering fluid

strong advise - both front coil springs heavily corroded at bottom of spring

strong advise - exhaust system heavily corroded and exhaust rubbers slightly perished but still servicable

Fail 4 Oct 2012 97,850 miles

30mm of free play detected at steering wheel (maximum 75mm)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

all front susspension arm bush's slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movment

all steering dust covers under steering box contaminated with oil

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

engine stained with oil

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipe above compensator touching fuel pipe but not chafing

gearbox stained with gearbox oil

n/s rear inner and outer c.v boots stained with grease and perished

o/s front directional indicator not seated correctly

o/s rear anti-roll bar linkage has slight free play in ball joint

o/s rear inner c.v boot perished and outer c.v boot slightly perished

o/s rear wheel arch starting to corroded

rear diff damp with oil

slight free play in n/s front wheel bearing very slight free play both rear wheel bearings

steering box wet with power steering fluid

strong advise - both front coil springs heavily corroded at bottom of spring

strong advise - exhaust system heavily corroded and exhaust rubbers slightly perished but still servicable

Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,003 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 96,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2010 95,046 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

metal pipes slightly corodid on the rear

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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CNV 769X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CNV 769X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CNV 769X registered?

CNV 769X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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The MOT history for CNV 769X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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