MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,599 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on fuel pipes
gearbox noisey
n/s front outer sill damaged
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
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
Oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
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
sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect
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
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?
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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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