MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leak
floor sections and rear chassis sections badly corroded
outer rear sills corroded
slight leak from gearbox
suspension and brake components corroded
wheel arches and front wings corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
both rear chassis sections badly corroded and rear floor sections corroded
engine oil leak
heavy gearbox oil leak
n/s/r brake binding slightly
o/s parking brake requires attention
rear number plate deteriorated
suspension and brake components corroded
wheel arches and front wings corroded
exhaust corroded
o/s/r outer sill and wheel arch corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
suspension and brake components corroded
wheel arches corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust corroded
o/s/f and rear tyres wearing low
o/s/r outer sill and wheel arch corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
suspension and brake components corroded
wheel arches corroded
Both rear tyres wearing low
Both side front flexible brake hoses perished (Att soon)
Both side rear inner sills/chassis sub-frame mounting ares corroded
Both side rear outer sills,wheel arches corroded. Both front wheel arches,wings corroded.
Exhaust corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Movement in offside front outer track rod end
Rear brake application requires attention
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
All wheel arches corroded
Engine oil leak
OIl leak from diff
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
All wheel arches corroded
Engine oil leak
OIl leak from diff
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
oil in engine coolant system
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
oil in engine coolant system
slight exhaust blow rear silincer
slight play n/s steering idler
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres worn to 2.5/3mm centre tread area.
nearside front wheel arch showing corrosion.
offside front and rear indicators slightly discoloured.
offside front tyre worn below limit on inner edge.
offside rear wheel arch shows corrosion.
rear no. plate slightly disfigured.
signs of corrosion offside front shock absorber top mounting area.
windscreen slight chips on windscreen.
both rear tyres worn to 2.5/3mm centre tread area.
nearside front wheel arch showing corrosion.
offside front and rear indicators slightly discoloured.
offside front tyre worn below limit on inner edge.
offside rear wheel arch shows corrosion.
rear no. plate slightly disfigured.
signs of corrosion offside front shock absorber top mounting area.
windscreen slight chips on windscreen.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
SIGN OF WEAR IN STEERING IDLER/CONTROL ARM ON NEARSIDE
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear number plate poor condition
underbody at rear shows corrossion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
light stone chipping windsreen
nearside rear jacking rubber missing
rear springs rusty
water damage rear no plate
light stone chipping windsreen
nearside rear jacking rubber missing
rear springs rusty
water damage rear no plate
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
WINDSCREEN SHOWS DAMAGE.
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
windscreen shows damage
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P460 VUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 112,747 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 P460 VUD, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P460 VUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 5 September 1996.
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