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BD55 ZZB

2005 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,418 mi
Last recorded145,418 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 20084,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 ZZB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 145,418 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 137,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 137,463 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 127,802 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 120,074 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 120,062 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 112,250 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 112,249 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 103,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 103,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,696 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,721 miles

o/s/r been repaired and covered with underseal.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 79,628 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 72,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,456 miles

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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BD55 ZZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BD55 ZZB, 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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BD55 ZZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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