MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
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8981GJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 80,365 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 8981GJK, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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8981GJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 7 November 2008.
Is 8981GJK safe to buy?
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