MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Obligatory mirror missing interior rear view (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting rings broken and cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe / joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned glass broken / damaged (4.1.4 (a))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside parking brake effort low,150 /175
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres edges worn low (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside parking brake effort low,150 /175
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn low (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 2.53,1/m (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn low (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn low outer edges
nearside parking brake low,140/190
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GEB 174W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,767 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 GEB 174W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GEB 174W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 December 1980.
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