MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,471 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
all b/pipes corroding
all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode
slight play in s/box
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VIW 6229 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1988.
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