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CVN 701Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,242 mi
Last recorded201,242 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 701Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 201,242 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat base (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber flexible coupling split ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall excessively perished

Pass 6 Oct 2016 196,540 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 196,522 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

car covered in undersealer

head lamps have tape on

repairs to exhaust

underside of car covered head to toe in underseller

Fail 16 Oct 2015 196,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

car covered in undersealer

Pass 19 Sep 2012 196,441 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 196,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

headlight reflectors fayding

nearside rear inner wing area corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 194,774 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 194,746 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

brake pad warning light on

nearside front side light dim

Pass 23 Sep 2010 192,536 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 192,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

both inner rear wheel arches corroded

smell of fuel in boot area

Pass 24 Sep 2009 189,545 miles

engine oil leaks

front no plate cracked

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

offside front door damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2009 188,887 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

engine oil leaks

front numher plate cracked

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

nearside door mirror glass m issing

nearside front corrode

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 185,695 miles

offside nearside front jacking points corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Sep 2008 185,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside nearside front jacking points corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Sep 2007 180,729 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 180,729 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2006 174,045 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 174,045 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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CVN 701Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CVN 701Y, 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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CVN 701Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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