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M143 FVV

1995 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,566 mi
Last recorded99,566 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 200126,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 99,566 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM TREAD

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

differential rear leaking oil

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

srs lamp on

Fail 26 May 2011 99,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM TREAD

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

differential rear leaking oil

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

srs lamp on

Pass 25 May 2010 96,580 miles

srs light on

Fail 24 May 2010 96,580 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

srs light on

Pass 28 May 2009 93,150 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion

advise unable to inspect rear coil springs lower sections (unable to view)

Fail 27 May 2009 93,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion

advise unable to inspect rear coil springs lower sections (unable to view)

Pass 27 May 2008 90,361 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 90,361 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front exhaust bracket split

Pass 25 May 2007 87,581 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

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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M143 FVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 126,529 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 M143 FVV, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M143 FVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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