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DS07 HAR

2008 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,069 mi
Last recorded130,069 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 20080,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 HAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 130,069 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 125,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 117,879 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 112,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 108,256 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,076 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 107,072 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 105,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 102,671 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 102,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 79,452 miles

Front cut in tyre wall bothside

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 79,452 miles

Front cut in tyre wall bothside

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working outter park (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,318 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,963 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,784 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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DS07 HAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DS07 HAR, 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 DS07 HAR registered?

DS07 HAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for DS07 HAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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