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G237 WCD

1990 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,280 mi
Last recorded147,280 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 200134,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 WCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 147,280 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres starting to perish

bonnet stays faulty

Fail 7 May 2013 147,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres starting to perish

bonnet stays faulty

Pass 2 May 2012 146,377 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 143,658 miles

corrosion to front and rear springs

corrosion to o/s/r body mounting area

Fail 7 May 2011 143,639 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front and rear springs

corrosion to o/s/r body mounting area

Fail 4 May 2010 140,883 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 140,883 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2010 140,738 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 136,014 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight inbalance of rear brakes

some play in both bottom swivels

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2009 136,013 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some play in both bottom swivels

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 May 2008 131,396 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 May 2008 131,396 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 1 May 2007 124,704 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

some play across steering

Pass 1 May 2007 124,704 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

some play across steering

Fail 2 May 2006 118,129 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

wiper could be better

Pass 2 May 2006 118,129 miles

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

wiper could be better

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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G237 WCD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G237 WCD, 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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G237 WCD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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