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H245 MKV

1991 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,038 mi
Last recorded184,038 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 200138,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH245 MKV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 184,038 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2014

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 180,271 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 180,269 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 179,074 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 179,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 179,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 172,304 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 172,302 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 166,546 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 153,842 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 153,705 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 139,347 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 139,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 131,181 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 131,181 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 120,352 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 120,352 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 200 reliability report

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H245 MKV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H245 MKV, 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 H245 MKV registered?

H245 MKV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 19 June 1991.

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