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V215 HGS

1999 Mercedes-benz 200

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,256 mi
Last recorded44,256 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 20070,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 HGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 44,256 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 43,484 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 42,867 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 42,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2022 42,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 41,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 39,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has small perishing

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 39,733 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has small perishing

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 39,715 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside rear tyre is close to the legal limit and perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,893 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 38,893 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 38,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 37,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 34,999 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,615 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,646 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 31,646 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 19 Jul 2008 29,284 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,866 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 21,386 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,386 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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V215 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V215 HGS, 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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V215 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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