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G255 SCK

1990 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,301 mi
Last recorded107,301 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 200134,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 SCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 107,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 107,031 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 105,619 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 105,617 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 101,537 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 101,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 207,831 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 199,172 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 189,776 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 189,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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G255 SCK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G255 SCK, 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 G255 SCK registered?

G255 SCK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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