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H288 YNH

1991 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,402 mi
Last recorded185,402 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 200138,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH288 YNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 185,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

drivers seat torn

Fail 19 Jun 2008 185,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 185,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks

rear registration plate stained

windscreen stonechipped [on limits]

Pass 30 May 2007 108,260 miles

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

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

Rear no plate marked.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 173,778 miles

wear to nearside steering idler

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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H288 YNH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H288 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 H288 YNH registered?

H288 YNH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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