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LR02 JVT

2002 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,320 mi
Last recorded68,320 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 20076,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 JVT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 68,320 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 58,968 miles

Differential oil leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,793 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 55,793 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,970 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 48,099 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,490 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,573 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 16,661 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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LR02 JVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 76,878 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 LR02 JVT, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR02 JVT registered?

LR02 JVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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