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J15 UAN

1992 Mercedes-benz 200

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

129,906 mi
Last recorded129,906 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 200136,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 UAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 129,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Feb 2025 129,906 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2024 128,065 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded through floor of vehicle ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 125,020 miles

slight leak rear diff

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front exhaust heat shield loose

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 Nov 2022 125,020 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust heat shield loose

fuel pipes starting to corrode

slight leak rear diff

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2021 121,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 120,108 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule a ll (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all ball joint boots & gaiters deteriorated

under side heavily corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Mar 2018 116,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underside heavily corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 116,286 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underside heavily corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 115,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 115,029 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 114,865 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front light corrosion on undercarriage

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 23 Sep 2015 111,339 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 111,333 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Front bumper missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,920 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorted

shock covers insecure

underside of vehicle heaverly corroded but not holed

Fail 2 Sep 2013 105,690 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s rear shock cover insecure

o/s rear lamp slightly damaged

underside of vehicle heaverly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,690 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s rear shock cover insecure

o/s rear lamp slightly damaged

underside of vehicle heaverly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated & ball joint boots

general under sides corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2012 98,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated & ball joint boots

general under sides corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,908 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front top strut mountings deteriorated

n/s/f and both rear coil springs heavily corroded

o/s & n/s boot floors holed and corroded

o/s/r seat belt recoil slow

play in drivers seat

Fail 26 Aug 2011 93,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front top strut mountings deteriorated

n/s/f and both rear coil springs heavily corroded

o/s & n/s boot floors holed and corroded

o/s/r seat belt recoil slow

play in drivers seat

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,747 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

areas of underside becoming weak with corrosion

both front top suspension mountings deteriorated

o/s boot floor holed and corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 87,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

areas of underside becoming weak with corrosion

both front top suspension mountings deteriorated

o/s boot floor holed and corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all rear suspension bushes perished & splitting

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear lamp cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2009 82,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all rear suspension bushes perished & splitting

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear lamp cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 76,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 73,218 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,386 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 70,386 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre walls cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2005 66,864 miles

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

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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J15 UAN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 200 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 136,855 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 J15 UAN, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J15 UAN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 7 May 1992.

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