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F304 HRH

1989 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,821 mi
Last recorded142,821 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 200139,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 HRH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 142,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 137,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 132,937 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 132,936 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 129,709 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F304 HRH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F304 HRH, 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 F304 HRH registered?

F304 HRH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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