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M511 VYD

1995 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,266 mi
Last recorded95,266 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 200126,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM511 VYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,266 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

rear number plate

wheel bolts nearside front

wheel bolts offside front

Fail 10 Apr 2012 95,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 93,195 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,680 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 77,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 73,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,432 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 69,342 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M511 VYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M511 VYD, 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 M511 VYD registered?

M511 VYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is M511 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M511 VYD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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