MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 200s year 1991

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Pass percent:71.25%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 200 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:4,236 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	350
Headlamp aim out of alignment	259
Registration plate lamp issues	114
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	93
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	90
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	85
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	64
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	60
Registration plate issues	58
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	53
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	43
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	42
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	41
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	39
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	34
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	25
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	21
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	21
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	17
Rear brake binding	17
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	5
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	350
Headlamp aim out of alignment	259
Registration plate lamp issues	114
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	93
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	90
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	85
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	64
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	60
Registration plate issues	58
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	53
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	43
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	42
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	41
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	39
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	34
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	25
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	21
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	21
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	17
Rear brake binding	17
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	5
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 200s year 1991

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