MOT Status
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111,810 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all welding is covered with underseal/sealant
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE FLOOR, NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR, NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR, NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ARCH CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills and x4 jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Park brake 17% efficiency only just met requirements
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged and ferrules excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front floor, nearside rear floor and nearside rear inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both front shockers slightly wet
n/s sill slight corrosion
o/s/f has slight play in steering box
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front shockers slightly wet
n/s sill slight corrosion
o/s/f has slight play in steering box
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E351 DMA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 112,180 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 E351 DMA, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E351 DMA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 8 January 1997.
Is E351 DMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for E351 DMA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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