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Mercedes-Benz 200

White and Black · Petrol · 1989 · 1,997 cc

491 XVWMOT history

491 XVW is a white and black petrol Mercedes-Benz 200 first used on 12 Jun 1989. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 210,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2023
Mileage
210,350 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
491 XVW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
200
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
12 Jun 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

491 XVW was last recorded at 210,350 miles on 29 Jan 2022, 2,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,721 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,629 miles
Average per year
3,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 210,350 miles
  • 2021 – 207,721 miles
  • 2020 – 206,025 miles
  • 2019 – 203,537 miles
  • 2018 – 199,821 miles
  • 2017 – 196,863 miles
  • 2016 – 193,485 miles
  • 2015 – 190,838 miles
  • 2014 – 186,987 miles
  • 2013 – 185,266 miles
  • 2012 – 181,489 miles
  • 2011 – 177,286 miles
  • 2010 – 171,676 miles
  • 2009 – 165,102 miles
  • 2008 – 158,016 miles
  • 2007 – 153,102 miles
  • 2006 – 149,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,350 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    210,350 miles
    Test number
    113390661433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail210,350 miles (+2,629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,350 miles
    Test number
    772600446127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass207,721 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    207,721 miles
    Test number
    437616488342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail207,622 miles (+1,597)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,622 miles
    Test number
    799213809703
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass206,025 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    206,025 miles
    Test number
    187695165996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass203,537 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    203,537 miles
    Test number
    979355248853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail203,428 miles (+3,607)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,428 miles
    Test number
    185503576398
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting cap corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass199,821 miles (+2,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    199,821 miles
    Test number
    518672888595
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass196,863 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    196,863 miles
    Test number
    892714459492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail196,805 miles (+3,320)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,805 miles
    Test number
    822874080809
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass193,485 miles (+2,647)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    193,485 miles
    Test number
    940714191644
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass190,838 miles (+3,851)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    190,838 miles
    Test number
    148748935498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s front brake binding slightly

  13. Pass186,987 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    186,987 miles
    Test number
    378759634024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s park brake low

  14. Fail186,987 miles (+1,721)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,987 miles
    Test number
    395489234001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s park brake low

  15. Pass185,266 miles (+3,777)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    185,266 miles
    Test number
    257658693155
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass181,489 miles (+4,203)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    181,489 miles
    Test number
    346853812486
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints steering box fitted

  17. Pass177,286 miles (+91)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    177,286 miles
    Test number
    228697311245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints

  18. Fail177,195 miles (+5,519)3 failures2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,195 miles
    Test number
    127410111222
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints

  19. Pass171,676 miles (+21)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    171,676 miles
    Test number
    312048500263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r

  20. Fail171,655 miles (+6,553)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,655 miles
    Test number
    392717000245
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r

  21. Pass165,102 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    165,102 miles
    Test number
    264249709258
    • NoteO/s jacking points badly corroded

  22. Fail165,102 miles (+7,086)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,102 miles
    Test number
    851969509297
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s jacking points badly corroded

  23. Pass158,016 miles (+4,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    158,016 miles
    Test number
    921373418224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass153,102 miles (+3,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    153,102 miles
    Test number
    133145817216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass149,633 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    149,633 miles
    Test number
    790906716210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 491 XVW

What vehicle is registration 491 XVW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 491 XVW on a white and black petrol Mercedes-Benz 200 first used on 12 Jun 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 491 XVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 491 XVW expired on 25 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 491 XVW?
The MOT on 491 XVW expired on 25 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 491 XVW done?
491 XVW was recorded at 210,350 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2022, an average of 3,920 miles a year.
Has 491 XVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 491 XVW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on 491 XVW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 491 XVW find?
491 XVW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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