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K231 PAE

1993 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,415 mi
Last recorded208,415 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 200135,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK231 PAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 208,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 206,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 203,847 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Front front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 202,900 miles

nearside front floor area corroded but not excessively

offside rear inner wing/wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Jan 2016 200,956 miles

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch [holed] not within 30cmm of seatbelt mounting

rear box clamp loose and blowing slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2016 200,956 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch [holed] not within 30cmm of seatbelt mounting

rear box clamp loose and blowing slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2015 199,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 197,299 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front idler arm slight play

Fail 9 Jan 2014 197,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front idler arm slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2013 195,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres are starting to perish

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge 195/65r15v

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight play in steering mechanism at front wheels

Pass 3 Jan 2012 193,062 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering ball joints

strong advise offside rear inner wheel arch to inner sill corroding

Fail 2 Jan 2012 193,062 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in nearside steering ball joints

strong advise offside rear inner wheel arch to inner sill corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2011 190,873 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 188,334 miles

very slight play in nearside front wheel

very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

very small stone chip in zone A

Pass 2 Jan 2009 186,075 miles

front number plate cracked

play in nearside front wheel

possible slight play in offside front wheel bearing

strong advise offside front floor small hole starting

Pass 14 Jan 2008 183,433 miles

possible slight play in offside front wheel bearings

slight play in possible ball joints

Pass 15 Jan 2007 181,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 178,207 miles

all four tyres near wear limets

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
Full Mercedes-benz 200 reliability report

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K231 PAE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 135,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K231 PAE, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K231 PAE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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