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TBF 856W

1980 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,252 mi
Last recorded216,252 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 20096,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBF 856W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 216,252 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 216,252 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 214,236 miles

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

weld repairs have been undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2013 212,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 210,197 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 208,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 205,077 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 205,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

there is corrosion to the underside of the vehicle that can be seen but has been repaired on the other side(inner wings etc)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 201,072 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 188,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 177,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 175,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

underside of vehicle has had a lot of welding around prescribed areas and coverd in thick underseal but no holes found

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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TBF 856W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,767 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 TBF 856W, 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 46 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 TBF 856W registered?

TBF 856W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 11 September 1980.

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