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G105 RBV

1990 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,226 mi
Last recorded170,226 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 200134,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 RBV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 170,226 miles

pipes infront of engine oil mist

rear discs slight pitting

wheel arches corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2011 170,226 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2010 170,226 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 170,226 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

clamp on rear box loose

o/s/f washer jet only one working

pipes behind front rad oil mist?

Pass 30 Mar 2009 168,245 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 168,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 160,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front reg plate water stained

Pass 22 Mar 2007 150,164 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 139,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G105 RBV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 134,787 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 G105 RBV, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G105 RBV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G105 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G105 RBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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