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G197 NRM

1990 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,599 mi
Last recorded178,599 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 200134,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 NRM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 178,599 miles

both front tyres perishing and cracking

corrosion on both front brake hose ferrules

corrosion on both rear coil springs and o/s front

corrosion on floor panels and chassis sections

corrosion on front shocker casings

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on rear suspension components

damage to n/s front sill

n/s door mirror glass missing

oil leak from diff seals

slight corrosion and wear on brake discs

Fail 29 Sep 2016 178,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split and worn (8.2.2)

both front brake hose ferrules corroding

both front tyres perishing and cracking

corrosion on both front shocker casings

corrosion on floor panels and chassis sections

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on o/s front coil spring and both rear

corrosion on rear suspension components

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s front sill damaged

oil leak from diff seals

slight corrosion and wear on brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2013 178,594 miles

Drivers seat back has slight damage to pad

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

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S rear light leans cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leaks from engine,gearbox + rear diff

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 178,594 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine + gearbox and rear dif oil leaks

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S front sill damaged

N/S rear light lens broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 178,594 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on fuel pipes

gearbox noisey

n/s front outer sill damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 178,594 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on fuel pipes

gearbox noisey

n/s front outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2011 176,122 miles

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

both rear shocker outer covers insicure

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on fuel pipe

corrosion on outer wheel arches

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front outer sill damaged

o/s front and o/s rear seat belts starting to fray

Fail 4 Oct 2011 176,108 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shocker outer covers insicure

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on fuel pipe

corrosion on outer wheel arches

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front outer sill damaged

o/s front and o/s rear seat belts starting to fray

Pass 14 Jun 2010 179,266 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2010 179,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 168,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 168,071 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2008 161,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect

Pass 3 Jun 2008 161,527 miles

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect

Pass 1 May 2007 157,619 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 157,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

a lot free travel on hand brake

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect

Pass 16 May 2006 150,935 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 150,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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)

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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G197 NRM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G197 NRM, 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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G197 NRM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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