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H162 YSE

1991 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,936 mi
Last recorded139,936 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 200138,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 YSE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 139,936 miles

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

exhaust bracket at gearbox corroded and split but still secure

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 6 Sep 2010 139,935 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust bracket at gearbox corroded and split but still secure

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 17 Sep 2009 135,648 miles

all rear bushes starting to deteriorate

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leak at engine

Fail 9 Sep 2009 135,646 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all rear bushes starting to deteriorate

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leak at engine

Pass 16 Sep 2008 132,161 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 132,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 128,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 128,539 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front ABS to flexi brake pipe covered in grease or similar and cannot be properly examined.

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 123,203 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 123,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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H162 YSE is a 1991 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 50%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 138,385 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 H162 YSE, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H162 YSE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 15 May 1991.

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