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J639 YHO

1994 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

211,831 mi
Last recorded211,831 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 200140,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ639 YHO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 211,831 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 211,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 211,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 211,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 210,168 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 207,983 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 207,948 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn at front mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn at front mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 203,942 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 203,942 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 198,699 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 194,390 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 194,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 188,781 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 180,903 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 180,903 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 165,912 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 165,912 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 163,088 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 163,086 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 157,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 157,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 150,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

metal clip on os sun visor pointing down in front of head position

Pass 25 Feb 2010 114,293 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 137,818 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 131,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 125,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 119,409 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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J639 YHO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 140,054 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 J639 YHO, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J639 YHO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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