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N287 RWK

1995 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,292 mi
Last recorded182,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 200126,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 RWK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2014 182,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust bracket broken & insecure

front wings corroded / taped

fuel filler neck corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 182,271 miles

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

Front wings rusty but no sharp edges.

Offside rear floor rusty around jacking point.

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

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

Wiper in poor condition.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 182,234 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust mounting brackets broken but still adequatly supported.

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 174,743 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 174,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 162,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 154,789 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 154,789 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Jul 2006 149,080 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 149,080 miles

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

middle exhaust hanger bracket partly broken

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jul 2005 142,547 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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N287 RWK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N287 RWK, 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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N287 RWK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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