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BK57 YKU

2007 Mercedes-benz 200

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

207,937 mi
Last recorded207,937 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 20077,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 YKU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 207,937 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 207,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 204,458 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 204,448 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 204,372 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 200,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 183,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 183,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 157,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 136,021 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 113,910 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,409 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BK57 YKU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 200 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,292 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 BK57 YKU, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK57 YKU registered?

BK57 YKU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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