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F135 RHY

1989 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,716 mi
Last recorded172,716 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 200139,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF135 RHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2010 172,716 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlamp aim on upper-most limits. No further adjustment available

Nearside inner track-rod end slight play - possible fault in outer track-rod end. Unable to determine until fault rectified

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner track-rod end slight play - possible fault in outer track-rod end. Unable to determine until fault rectified

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 172,716 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlamp aim on upper-most limits. No further adjustment available

Nearside inner track-rod end slight play - possible fault in outer track-rod end. Unable to determine until fault rectified

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner track-rod end slight play - possible fault in outer track-rod end. Unable to determine until fault rectified

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 158,536 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 158,531 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 146,310 miles

corrosion to meatl brake pipes

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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F135 RHY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 139,572 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 F135 RHY, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F135 RHY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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