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G141 BVS

1990 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,561 mi
Last recorded159,561 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 200134,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 BVS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 159,561 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 159,561 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 156,899 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 156,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 156,065 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Sills covered by trims. Slight movement in steering joints. Wishbone bushes perished. Slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 156,065 miles

Sills covered by trims. Slight movement in steering joints. Wishbone bushes perished. Slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes.

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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G141 BVS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G141 BVS, 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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What year was G141 BVS registered?

G141 BVS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 24 March 1990.

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