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FH08 YJG

2008 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 20080,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 YJG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 165,089 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 155,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 142,889 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 142,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,192 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 129,151 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,131 miles

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

Rear flexi hoses covered in grease or other material

Pass 11 Aug 2020 111,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,489 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,090 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,554 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,582 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 67,458 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,595 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken off but system still supported

Fail 18 Aug 2015 56,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken off but system still supported

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both font tyres wearing on inner edges + signs of perishing and spliting on inner side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exh corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,784 miles

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

front discs worn

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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FH08 YJG 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 FH08 YJG, 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 FH08 YJG registered?

FH08 YJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FH08 YJG 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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