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F187 KGH

1989 Mercedes-benz 200

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,888 mi
Last recorded133,888 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 200139,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 KGH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 133,888 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 133,888 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 129,842 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 129,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine slightly smokey

steering has slight play from idler

Pass 2 Sep 2009 129,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine slightly smokey

steering has slight play from idler

Pass 11 Sep 2008 128,771 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

driveshaft coupling slightly deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2007 125,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 120,327 miles

1 Rear brakepad worn low. † †2 N/S Front tyre has reached its limit. † †3 N/S Rear tyre close to limit. † †Thanx.

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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F187 KGH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F187 KGH, 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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F187 KGH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 20 July 1989.

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