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H221 DWS

1991 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,886 mi
Last recorded118,886 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 200138,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH221 DWS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 118,886 miles

front + rear number plate faded

Fail 10 Feb 2022 118,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front + rear number plate faded

Pass 27 Feb 2021 118,640 miles

front+rear number plate faded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 118,637 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front+rear number plate faded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,436 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 115,383 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,516 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle differential slightly weeping oil

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,694 miles

under cover fitted not allowing to check certain component

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 108,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 105,892 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 100,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2010 97,163 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2010 97,163 miles

Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 95,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

under body tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,663 miles

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

under body tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 89,925 miles

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

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

rear fog light switch knob insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2006 89,875 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 85,087 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 85,054 miles

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

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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H221 DWS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H221 DWS, 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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H221 DWS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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