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M242 ATP

1995 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

165,823 mi
Last recorded165,823 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 200126,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 ATP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2008 165,823 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine idle fluctuates emissions not checked

Front & rear number plates starting to deteriorate

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Very bad engine oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 155,220 miles

n/s/f lower bumper damaged & part missing

rear wiper blade split

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 26 Sep 2007 155,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s/f lower bumper damaged & part missing

rear wiper blade split

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 6 Apr 2006 145,353 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 145,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

TOW BAR WIRING LOOSE †DRIVERS WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN

boot struts defective

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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M242 ATP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 126,529 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 M242 ATP, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M242 ATP registered?

M242 ATP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M242 ATP safe to buy?

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