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AJ55 UXY

2005 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

206,025 mi
Last recorded206,025 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 20084,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UXY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 206,025 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 204,166 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 186,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 162,142 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 162,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 138,679 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 3 Oct 2014 138,679 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,011 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,423 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,911 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 80,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

park brake requires adjustment/repair

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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AJ55 UXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 84,992 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 AJ55 UXY, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ55 UXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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