MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,629 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
beam converter fitted to o/s,o/s beam pattern flat
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
front brake disc's worn
gearshift bush missing
n/s headlamp chipped & condensated
n/s mirror backing incomplete
nail in n/s/f tyre & n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated & worn
suspension fluid level low
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
beam converter fitted to o/s
boot struts inoprative
brake pedal rubber worn
coolant level low
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
front brake disc's worn
fuel hose loose (not leaking at the moment
gear shift bush missing
n/s headlamp chipped & condensated
n/s mirror backing incomplete
n/s/f tyre nail in tread
n/s/r lamp damaged
n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated & worn
o/s beam pattern flat
o/s/r bumper security?
oil leaks
parking brake warning light is on
rear wiper blade deteriorated
suspension fluid level low
washer level light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pedal mrubber worn
engine & gearbox mounts?
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
n/s mirror backing incomplete
n/s/f headlamp chipped
n/s/f wheel bearing noisey
n/s/r lamp broken
oil leak
steering box damp
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pedal rubber worn
engine & gearbox mounts?
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
n/s mirror backing incomplete
n/s/f headlamp chipped
n/s/f wheel bearing noisey
n/s/r flexi brake hose ferrule slightly corroded
n/s/r lamp broken
o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
oil leak
running poor
steering box damp?
washer performance?
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D48 VGC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 118,771 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 D48 VGC, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D48 VGC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 23 December 1986.
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