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H241 YNH

1991 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,861 mi
Last recorded209,861 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 200138,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH241 YNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 209,861 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear suspension pipe damp

Pass 15 Aug 2020 208,358 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe slightly damp

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 206,160 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorating

Offside Rear Slight fluctuation on brake

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 204,124 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Mirror glass starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 201,239 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front exhaust clamp part broken

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Sep 2015 198,245 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 198,138 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 195,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 195,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 192,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 192,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 190,468 miles

boots on rear dampers deteriorated

exhaust support rubber (3rd from back) deteriorating

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

slight play in front anti roll bar wrap around bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2011 186,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 182,717 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 182,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 179,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 175,350 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 175,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 171,085 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 171,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 162,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

propshaft defective

Fail 18 Jul 2006 162,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

propshaft defective

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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H241 YNH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H241 YNH, 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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What year was H241 YNH registered?

H241 YNH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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