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BL08 MZN

2008 Mercedes-benz 200

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 20080,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 MZN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 153,041 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 150,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have sl corrosion in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 142,953 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 133,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles exhaust emissions metered limits only just met

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 133,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles exhaust emissions metered limits only just met

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 120,455 miles

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

both nearside tyre valve caps missing

rear tyres old and deteriorated

undertrays fit obscuring some testable components

Fail 4 Aug 2017 120,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

both nearside tyre valve caps missing

rear tyres old and deteriorated

undertrays fit obscuring some testable components

Pass 6 Aug 2016 114,839 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD SEPERATION & NAIL IN

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

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

O/S/R SIDEWALL DAMAGE NO CORDS

Fail 6 Aug 2016 114,837 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width FRONT & REAR INCORRECT FORMAT ON NUMBER PLATES (6.3.4a)

N/S/R TYRE TREAD SEPERATION & NAIL IN

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

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

O/S/R SIDEWALL DAMAGE NO CORDS

Pass 30 Jun 2015 106,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tye cracking on inner wall

Pass 28 Jun 2014 99,233 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,650 miles

advise 8mm stone chip in front window

Pass 30 Jun 2012 81,979 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,786 miles

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

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

additonal rear side light inop

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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BL08 MZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BL08 MZN, 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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What year was BL08 MZN registered?

BL08 MZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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