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JAZ 6531

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,506 mi
Last recorded155,506 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 6531
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 155,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 155,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 147,313 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 137,540 miles

advisory rear middle silencer starting to blow

advisory slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2009 128,910 miles

advisory both front brake flex hoses starting to split

advisory chip on middle lower half of windscreen

advisory o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2009 128,880 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

advisory both front brake flex hoses starting to split

advisory chip on middle lower half of windscreen

advisory o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2008 123,194 miles

advisory front brake pads getting low on material

advisory rear no plate starting to discolour

advisory surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 21 Mar 2007 115,425 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 115,410 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 107,374 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 107,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JAZ 6531 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 112,747 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 JAZ 6531, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JAZ 6531 registered?

JAZ 6531 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is JAZ 6531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 6531 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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