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F27 KGO

1989 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,754 mi
Last recorded103,754 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 200139,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,754 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 103,741 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 103,614 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking

General vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded under side by passenger foot well

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,613 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion offside and nearside door sills

corrosion underside

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

tyres perished

undercover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 103,287 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 102,625 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front of both bodysills by jacking points corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

suspension levaling pipes corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 102,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front of both bodysills by jacking points corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

suspension levaling pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 101,881 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension inter connecting fluid pipes corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 101,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension inter connecting fluid pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 101,105 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

general underbody slightly corroded

rear arches and front jacking points corroded not in prescribed areas

Pass 26 May 2011 100,429 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to rear bumper

o/s/r leveling device weeping

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2011 100,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

damage to rear bumper

o/s/r leveling device weeping

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 98,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 96,333 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 96,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 93,662 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 93,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 91,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 89,359 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 89,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F27 KGO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F27 KGO, 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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F27 KGO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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