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LM05 GYN

2005 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,029 mi
Last recorded153,029 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 20084,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 GYN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 153,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on front facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 146,725 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 139,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

front tyres worn outer edge perished

o/s wipers smeary

Pass 26 Aug 2014 131,365 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 124,582 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 120,513 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 117,097 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 113,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 96,982 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 96,846 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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LM05 GYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 84,992 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 LM05 GYN, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LM05 GYN registered?

LM05 GYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LM05 GYN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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