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FE52 HOJ

2002 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,615 mi
Last recorded153,615 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 20076,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 HOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 153,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 142,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 142,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 132,833 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 132,816 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 122,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 115,016 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,121 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,151 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 95,151 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,510 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,962 miles

plastic under trays fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Fail 7 Aug 2009 77,906 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

plastic under trays fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,313 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 71,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 61,897 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 61,897 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 53,881 miles

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

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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FE52 HOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 76,878 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 FE52 HOJ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE52 HOJ registered?

FE52 HOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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