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192,542 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()
all tyres running very close to inner side wall due to excessive camber and banded wheels
rear shock absorbers fitted upside down
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
all tyres running very close to inner side wall due to excessive camber and banded wheels
rear shock absorbers fitted upside down
Offside Rear quarter panel corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner quarter panel corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully access (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front/both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
suspect rear self levelling suspension not working
under trays/sill covers fitted
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully access (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front/both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
suspect rear self levelling suspension not working
under trays/sill covers fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
rust under header tank
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rust under header tank
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge
rear tyres 2mm and perished
slight play in steering
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre 2mm and perished
rear tyres 2mm and perished
slight play in steering
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brakes worn
nearside front indicator lens damage
rear lens damage
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brakes worn
nearside front indicator lens damage
rear lens damage
both number plates poor and incorrect type
chip windscreen
light lens damage
offside rear tyre 2mm
rear brakes worn
rust around offside front top mount
both number plates poor and incorrect type
chip windscreen
offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge
rear light lens damage
chip windscreen
lens damage
number plates incorrect type
offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge
both number plates incorrect type may fail next year
both rear and nearside front lens damage
chip windscreen
offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge
radiator poor
wiper poor
chip windscreen
nearside front and offside rear lens damage
rad poor
wiper poor
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rad poor
wiper poor
chip windscreen
nearside front and offside rear lens damage
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
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H271 BAE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 H271 BAE, 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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H271 BAE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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