MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
bodywork generally in poor condition
both nearside rear driveshaft CV boots deteriorated
centre front radiator loosely fitted
corrosion generally present under vehicle
exhaust system middle box deteriorated and with a slight leak
nearside front engine bay corroded and very weak
nearside rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre worn at outer shoulder
offside front engine bay corroded and holed
offside front tyre has low pressure
offside rear driveshaft outer CV boot split
offside rear inner CV boot deteriorated
power steering has a slight leak
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
bodywork generally in poor condition
both nearside rear driveshaft CV boots deteriorated
centre front radiator loosely fitted
corrosion generally present under vehicle
exhaust system middle box deteriorated and with a slight leak
nearside front engine bay corroded and very weak
nearside rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
offside front engine bay corroded and holed
offside front tyre has low pressure
offside rear driveshaft outer CV boot split
offside rear inner CV boot deteriorated
power steering has a slight leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all four rear CV boots deteriorated, with offside outer boot split
corrosion present generally under front and rear of vehicle, some advanced
differential has an oil leak
engine has an oil leak
fuel pipes slightly corroded at rear
both sils corroded
front steering joint rubbers badly worn
front/rear brake components corroded
front/rear suspension components corroded
fuel lines corroded
n/s/r cv boot badly worn
o/s/r brake flexi badly worn
o/s/r cv boot split
o/s/r wheel bearing sound rough on rotation
play in steering linkages on both sides
rear diff oil leak
vehicle chassis badly corroded throughout
vehicle floor corroded throughout
water leak noted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
both sils corroded
front steering joint rubbers badly worn
front/rear brake components corroded
front/rear suspension components corroded
fuel lines corroded
n/s/r cv boot badly worn
o/s/r brake flexi badly worn
o/s/r cv boot split
o/s/r wheel bearing sound rough on rotation
play in steering linkages on both sides
rear diff oil leak
vehicle chassis badly corroded throughout
vehicle floor corroded throughout
water leak noted
n/s wiper blade slightly worn
o/s/r outer c.v boot split
slight play in steering system
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s wiper blade slightly worn
o/s/r outer c.v boot split
slight play in steering system
o/s/r cv boot split.
play noted in n/s/f track rod.
play noted in steering links
rear chassis corroded around top sping mounts.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
o/s/r cv boot split.
play noted in n/s/f track rod.
play noted in steering links
rear chassis corroded around top sping mounts.
rear chassie slightly corroded.
slight play noted in steering system.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear chassie corroded.
slight play noted in steering system.
play noted in steering system.
rear chassie corroded.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
play noted in steering system. †
rear chassie corroded.
battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
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KWO 405W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 103,832 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 KWO 405W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KWO 405W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1981.
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