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28 P

2002 Mercedes-benz 200

Yellow Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

169,722 mi
Last recorded169,722 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 20076,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 169,722 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 169,298 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 168,918 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 168,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 165,694 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 162,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 161,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 159,533 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 158,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 155,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 148,008 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 148,008 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 142,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 133,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 123,753 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 111,107 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 99,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 85,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 68,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 60,049 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 35,905 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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28 P is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 in Yellow with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 76,878 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 28 P, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 28 P registered?

28 P is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is 28 P safe to buy?

The MOT history for 28 P shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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