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J44 URG

1999 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,340 mi
Last recorded141,340 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 20070,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 URG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 141,340 miles

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

off side mirror glass poor

Fail 5 Jul 2010 141,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 122,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

o/s mirror damaged [glass]

Fail 26 May 2009 122,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

o/s mirror damaged [glass]

Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,635 miles

rear lamps n/s/r one df two bulbs inop

Fail 20 Mar 2007 73,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 59,449 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 59,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J44 URG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 70,841 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 J44 URG, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J44 URG registered?

J44 URG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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