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KM03 VVN

2003 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,213 mi
Last recorded118,213 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 20079,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 VVN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 118,213 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 113,960 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 112,045 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,618 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,532 miles

both headlamp patterns poor but acceptable.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 106,397 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 106,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 14 Oct 2014 102,706 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 102,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,788 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 95,397 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer corroding

minor stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2011 91,543 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 87,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,956 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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KM03 VVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 79,525 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 KM03 VVN, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM03 VVN registered?

KM03 VVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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