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V183 JMA

1999 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,730 mi
Last recorded93,730 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 20070,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 JMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear (7.2.2)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 86,718 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded burst No Brakes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear (7.2.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,235 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 86,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded and advise re placing (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear (7.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general under body corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 76,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to fuel & brake pipes (front to rear by centre silencer)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 76,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to fuel & brake pipes (front to rear by centre silencer)

Pass 31 May 2012 67,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 63,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,889 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 47,633 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,854 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,156 miles

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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V183 JMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 70,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V183 JMA, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V183 JMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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