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L657 KGM

1994 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,378 mi
Last recorded192,378 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 200140,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL657 KGM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 192,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front propshaft doughnut deterioated.

rear number plate weathered .

rear propshaft doughnut perished .

steering box has slight mist of oil.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 192,353 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

catalytic converter noisy.

front propshaft doughnut deterioated.

rear propshaft doughnut perished .

steering box has slight mist of oil.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 190,538 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 189,601 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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L657 KGM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 140,054 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 L657 KGM, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L657 KGM registered?

L657 KGM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L657 KGM safe to buy?

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