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EA55 FWL

2005 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,128 mi
Last recorded46,128 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 20084,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 46,128 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 46,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 44,097 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 44,097 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 36,662 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 36,662 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 33,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 28,105 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 27,252 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 May 2018 27,252 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 26,170 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 26,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 25,251 miles

front brake pads about 3/4 worn

Pass 20 May 2015 23,829 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 22,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 20,071 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 17,860 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 17,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 13,427 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,355 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,827 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 7,254 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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EA55 FWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 84,992 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 EA55 FWL, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EA55 FWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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