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F136 ACW

1989 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,434 mi
Last recorded171,434 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 200139,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF136 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 171,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 170,730 miles

bodywork corroding in parts.

Pass 27 Apr 2024 170,257 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 169,251 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 169,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 168,361 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 168,361 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 167,292 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 167,285 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 166,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings becoming perished & split. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 164,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 163,242 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 163,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2017 161,647 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slight moisture ingress noted

Nearside Front shock absorber protection sleeve detached

both front wings corroding

exhaust rear mounting rubbers perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 160,475 miles

both front wings corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2015 158,287 miles

n/s/front wheel arch corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2015 158,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/front wheel arch corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2014 153,115 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/front wheel arch begining to corrode.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 147,441 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

limited life remaining on n/s/rear tyre

noted n/s/front wheel arch corroding

noted o/s/front bumper capping is missing

Pass 13 Feb 2013 147,441 miles

limited life remaining on n/s/rear tyre

noted n/s/front wheel arch corroding

noted o/s/front bumper capping is missing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 141,621 miles

n/s/front wheel arch corroding

o/s/front bumper capping missing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 138,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on n/s/front wheel arch

Pass 10 Feb 2010 137,612 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 137,051 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 135,778 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 133,283 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 128,835 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 128,832 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front offside outer sill weak

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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F136 ACW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F136 ACW, 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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What year was F136 ACW registered?

F136 ACW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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