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KWO 405W

1981 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

263,418 mi
Last recorded263,418 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 200103,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWO 405W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 263,418 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 263,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 263,418 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 263,418 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 263,408 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 263,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 263,343 miles

n/s wiper blade slightly worn

o/s/r outer c.v boot split

slight play in steering system

Fail 17 Jul 2009 263,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 263,328 miles

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.

Fail 25 Jun 2008 263,328 miles

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.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 263,326 miles

rear chassie slightly corroded.

slight play noted in steering system.

Fail 20 Jul 2007 263,326 miles

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.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 263,326 miles

play noted in steering system.

rear chassie corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2006 263,326 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 263,196 miles

battery insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2005 263,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

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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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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