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BL53 WGA

2003 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

236,844 mi
Last recorded236,844 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 20079,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WGA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 236,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 218,354 miles
Fail 21 May 2012

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 188,909 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 188,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 157,320 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 131,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 121,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 100,546 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BL53 WGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 79,525 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 BL53 WGA, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL53 WGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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