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slight play in steering joints in general
Offside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play outer drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Part of nearside indictor repeater not working.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front tyres worn on edges
head lights cloudy both
slight play in steering
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front tyres worn on edges
head lights cloudy both
slight play in steering
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre propshaft brg ,rubber mount starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow crayon (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow crayon (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre propshaft brg ,rubber mount starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow crayon (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow crayon (1.1.11 (c))
rear brake faurals rusty
rear brake hoses perished
slight play in steering
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust outer casing corroding away
headlight output on the dim side
n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have play to maximum tolerance allowed
n/s and o/s steering components have some play
rear pads getting low
strong smell of petrol in cabin
Emissions not tested due to major fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire underside (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust outer casing corroding away
headlight output on the dim side
n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have play to maximum tolerance allowed
n/s and o/s steering components have some play
rear pads getting low
strong smell of petrol in cabin
Offside rack end has play
all tyres worn on inner edges
engine management light on
rear exhaust poor
engine management light on
n/s headlamp glass cloudy
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
engine management light on
n/s headlamp glass cloudy
engine management on
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management on
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
o/s/r pads low
both front wheel bearings have slight play
engine management light on
engine light on
slight play both iner stearing joints
slight play in both front wheel barings
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management light on
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
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OV02 UCW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 76,878 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 OV02 UCW, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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OV02 UCW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 21 June 2002.
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