MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
weld repairs have been undersealed
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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.
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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.
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What year was TBF 856W registered?
TBF 856W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 11 September 1980.
Is TBF 856W safe to buy?
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