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CVN 756Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,695 mi
Last recorded90,695 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 200115,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 756Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 90,695 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 90,691 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 86,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre manufacture date 2005 and nearing limits

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

Offside Rear tyre manufacture date 2008

Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,374 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 83,369 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,299 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 80,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad pins (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad pins (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,928 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 75,928 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no worning light (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,061 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 74,061 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,661 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight miss shape and wearing on outter edge

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,288 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,168 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,923 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,769 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 58,769 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,763 miles

exhaust front and centre pipes corroding badly.

front brakes binding slightly - not affected on meter readings.

oil leak - ??filter seal.

slight damage to front of radiator

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 58,752 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,256 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 58,256 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,109 miles

nearside rear drive shaft split

Fail 28 Jul 2009 55,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,595 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 54,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 53,181 miles

o/s/f lower ball-joint rubber boot insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,697 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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CVN 756Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 756Y, 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 CVN 756Y registered?

CVN 756Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 5 August 1982.

Is CVN 756Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVN 756Y shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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