MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Coolant leak ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
underside slightly corroded
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake sticking momentarily when parking brake released
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Both front suspension coil springs, lower mounting cups corroding. Not considered to be excessive.
Front to rear metal brake pipe has been coated with underseal.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear brake binds when vehicle jacked up, ok in brake rollers.
Play at steering wheel, not considered excessive.
Slight bind on offside rear brake.
Underside wax-oiled or similar.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front inner wings heavily under-sealed or similar in prescribed areas.
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear coil spring prescribed area heavily undersealed
Original brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive except as mentioned on failure sheet
Play at steering wheel, not considered excessive.
Rear inner arches heavily under-sealed or similar in prescribed areas.
Slight judder from front brakes.
Brake pipes recently oiled.
Database showschassis number without WDB.
Play at steering wheel, not excessive.
Tyres wearing edges, none excessively.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both sides: Rear tyre worn almost to limit (inner edge).
Front end of front to rear brake pipe corroded, not excessively.
Nearside front tyre worn to limit (outer edge).
Nearside rear brake pipe corroded, not excessively.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
database shows chassis number with WDB missing, all other numbers agree.
play at steering wheel, not excessive.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
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A189 JEL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 114,346 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 A189 JEL, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A189 JEL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 14 October 1983.
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