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H298 RWP

1991 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,168 mi
Last recorded160,168 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 200138,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 RWP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 160,168 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 160,082 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 154,944 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 154,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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H298 RWP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H298 RWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H298 RWP registered?

H298 RWP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H298 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H298 RWP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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