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B5 DJR

1990 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,297 mi
Last recorded146,297 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 200134,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 DJR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 146,297 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 146,296 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 146,297 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 146,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2006 146,297 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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)

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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B5 DJR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 134,787 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 B5 DJR, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B5 DJR registered?

B5 DJR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is B5 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 DJR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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