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A15 KET

1991 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,835 mi
Last recorded118,835 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 200138,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 KET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 118,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 118,819 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Corroded and holes under both Headlamps

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering idler arm bushes worn slight play

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear through clip (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leaks at rear Differential

Pass 15 Jan 2025 113,154 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 113,154 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder 205/50/r15 nankang (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 107,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 107,737 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 202,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 258,372 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 256,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Exhaust Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 254,043 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 254,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre clamp (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Track Rod End (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 214,908 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 231,570 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 231,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 222,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 215,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 215,758 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 210,977 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 207,186 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 199,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 190,310 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear no plate faded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 179,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 168,137 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 156,131 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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A15 KET is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 138,385 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 A15 KET, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A15 KET is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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