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VIW 6229

1988 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,471 mi
Last recorded53,471 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 200127,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 6229
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes has slight corrosion (7.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 53,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play X2 NSF/OSF (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front HEADLIGHT LENS CRACKED

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X4 REAR CV GAITERS DETERIORATED (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,471 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 53,471 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,471 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,471 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,817 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 52,817 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,790 miles

all b/pipes corroding

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

slight play in s/box

Fail 12 Jun 2007 51,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all b/pipes corroding

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

slight play in s/box

Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,404 miles

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

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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VIW 6229 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 127,995 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 VIW 6229, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIW 6229 registered?

VIW 6229 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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