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G183 YBC

1990 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,192 mi
Last recorded137,192 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 200134,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 YBC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 137,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

front subframe corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 137,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion round spring cup (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal fuel pipes at rear corroding

r/h h/brake outer sheath rotted away

Fail 16 Nov 2015 137,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front w/bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion round spring cup (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal fuel pipes at rear corroding

r/h h/brake outer sheath rotted away

Pass 15 Nov 2014 137,192 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 137,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 137,192 miles

general corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2012 137,192 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

general corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2011 137,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 136,697 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 136,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake cables poor condition

rear brake pipes poor consdition

rear fuel lines poor condition

rear suspension pipes poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2009 135,359 miles

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

rear brake pipes poor condition

rear suspension steel pipes poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2009 135,359 miles

rear brake pipes poor condition

rear suspension steel pipes poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2008 134,385 miles

all rear brake pipes poor condition

all rear suspension component bushes poor condition

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2008 134,385 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all rear brake pipes poor condition

all rear suspension component bushes poor condition

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2007 132,017 miles

HEATER HOSE TO CYLINDER HEAD SPLIT REC CHANGE/REPAIR ASAP******

both front brake pipes poor condition

fuel lines poor condition

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes poor condition

o/s washer jet poor operation

rear brake pipes poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

rear propshaft coupling spit

Pass 14 Nov 2006 129,058 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 130,367 miles

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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G183 YBC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G183 YBC, 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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G183 YBC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 28 June 1990.

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