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H271 BAE

1991 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

192,542 mi
Last recorded192,542 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 200138,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH271 BAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 192,542 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 184,935 miles

all tyres running very close to inner side wall due to excessive camber and banded wheels

rear shock absorbers fitted upside down

Fail 7 Apr 2025 184,915 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 178,505 miles

Offside Rear quarter panel corroded

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 178,477 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 167,518 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 167,518 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 162,140 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 158,201 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 149,736 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 149,730 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 144,299 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 144,299 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 144,113 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 144,077 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 136,025 miles

rust under header tank

Fail 9 Mar 2016 136,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rust under header tank

Pass 12 Mar 2015 121,738 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 121,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,273 miles

rear tyres 2mm and perished

slight play in steering

Fail 13 Mar 2014 107,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,734 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 90,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,846 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,292 miles

both number plates poor and incorrect type

chip windscreen

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rear light lens damage

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,474 miles

chip windscreen

lens damage

number plates incorrect type

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,218 miles

chip windscreen

nearside front and offside rear lens damage

rad poor

wiper poor

Fail 20 Mar 2008 75,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,779 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,653 miles

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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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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