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BT53 OTN

2003 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,255 mi
Last recorded80,255 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 20079,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OTN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,255 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,312 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 69,293 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,504 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,916 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 36,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,668 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 30,649 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,717 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,907 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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BT53 OTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT53 OTN, 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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What year was BT53 OTN registered?

BT53 OTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is BT53 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 OTN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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