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HV04 DJK

2004 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

223,892 mi
Last recorded223,892 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 20072,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 DJK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 223,892 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2020 223,862 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 May 2019 200,212 miles

Chip in windscreen

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 200,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 177,029 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 164,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 151,798 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 139,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 132,046 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 132,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 125,017 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 125,017 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,322 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,748 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 111,748 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2010 101,431 miles

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 19 Jan 2009 91,219 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 82,856 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,682 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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HV04 DJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 72,920 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 HV04 DJK, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HV04 DJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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