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E351 DMA

1997 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,810 mi
Last recorded111,810 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 200112,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE351 DMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 111,810 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 110,407 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 109,407 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 109,405 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,134 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 88,340 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 154,904 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 154,904 miles

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 154,904 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 154,904 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 154,904 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 151,085 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 146,540 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 146,540 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 145,118 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 145,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 138,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 138,568 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 137,945 miles

both front shockers slightly wet

n/s sill slight corrosion

o/s/f has slight play in steering box

Fail 17 Nov 2007 137,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 136,287 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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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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What year was E351 DMA registered?

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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