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H271 FNH

1991 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

236,099 mi
Last recorded236,099 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 200138,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH271 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 236,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine leaking oil

Pass 11 Sep 2013 229,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 224,714 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 224,706 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 223,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 220,412 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 220,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

WATER IN N.S.F. HEADLAMP

Pass 6 May 2009 215,294 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 215,294 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 211,015 miles

prop shaft rubber worn

Pass 31 May 2007 205,340 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 205,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 200,891 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 200,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside 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
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H271 FNH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FNH, 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 H271 FNH registered?

H271 FNH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 12 February 1991.

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