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M269 FWR

1995 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

269,800 mi
Last recorded269,800 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 200126,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM269 FWR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 269,800 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings badly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 269,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured detached (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings badly corroded

rear brake disk corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 261,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 251,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 251,588 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 243,838 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 243,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 236,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 236,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres all mis-shaped

Pass 22 Jun 2012 230,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 230,261 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M269 FWR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M269 FWR, 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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M269 FWR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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