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FG53 YUF

2003 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,076 mi
Last recorded95,076 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 20079,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YUF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 95,076 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 95,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,744 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both front brake pipes corroded

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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FG53 YUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FG53 YUF, 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 FG53 YUF registered?

FG53 YUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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