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K197 PCN

1993 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,173 mi
Last recorded97,173 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 200135,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 PCN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,173 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 97,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 93,873 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,003 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 90,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 85,175 miles

Fuel pipe/s 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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K197 PCN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 135,266 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 K197 PCN, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K197 PCN registered?

K197 PCN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K197 PCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K197 PCN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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