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L823 NHH

1997 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,522 mi
Last recorded110,522 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 200112,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL823 NHH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 110,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes at rear corroding.

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 110,522 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes at rear corroding.

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 101,732 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low

Metal fuel pipes rusted

O/s/r tyre low on tread

Rear metal brake pipes rusted

Fail 12 Feb 2009 101,732 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front inner brake pads appear low

Metal fuel pipes rusted

O/s/r tyre low on tread

Rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 7 Mar 2008 93,222 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 88,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 88,741 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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L823 NHH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 112,180 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 L823 NHH, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L823 NHH registered?

L823 NHH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is L823 NHH safe to buy?

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