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LM55 OEX

2006 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,158 mi
Last recorded106,158 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 20074,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 OEX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 106,158 miles

Nearside Front passenger side mirror cracked.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,744 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,582 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 102,327 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,595 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,616 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 99,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,690 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,954 miles

Front Both discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,752 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,021 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 79,021 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,815 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 78,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 77,723 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 76,180 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 30 Mar 2010 71,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,487 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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LM55 OEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 74,998 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 LM55 OEX, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LM55 OEX registered?

LM55 OEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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