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V188 JGS

1999 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,741 mi
Last recorded28,741 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 20070,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 JGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 28,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

gearbox oil pipes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2024 28,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

gearbox oil pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 28,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lightly misted inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

auto gearbox sump and pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 28,698 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall heavily perished and showing ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged heavily perished/damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged heavily perished/damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lightly misted inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perishing in-between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

auto gearbox sump and pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 28,301 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 28,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 26,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 24,951 miles

Gearbox sump heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to come away from casing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside rubber valves cracked but not leaking. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to come away from casing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 24,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve leaking due to condition. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall cracked and showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox sump heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to come away from casing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside rubber valves cracked but not leaking. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to come away from casing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall cracked and perished

Fail 5 Jun 2018 24,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall cracked and perished

Pass 4 May 2016 22,287 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 18,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 18,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,200 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,630 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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V188 JGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V188 JGS, 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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What year was V188 JGS registered?

V188 JGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V188 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V188 JGS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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