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MK08 JRZ

2008 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 20080,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 JRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 93,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 90,144 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 90,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 90,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 85,829 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2024 85,825 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2023 84,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower rear bumper lower valence loose

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2022 81,899 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,800 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 77,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear heat shield, exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 14 May 2019 71,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 67,162 miles

Front Brake pipes to their flexi hoses are corroding at both sides.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror.

Pass 15 May 2017 61,794 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,503 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,860 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack/perish

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 2 Apr 2013 39,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,102 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 26,102 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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MK08 JRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 80,365 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 MK08 JRZ, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MK08 JRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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