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N153 DWA

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,216 mi
Last recorded112,216 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 DWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 112,216 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 112,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 103,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 94,293 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 84,208 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 71,945 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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N153 DWA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 112,747 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 N153 DWA, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N153 DWA registered?

N153 DWA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N153 DWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 DWA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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