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N381 THB

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,209 mi
Last recorded180,209 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 THB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 180,209 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 180,209 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 174,102 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 168,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 160,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 155,027 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 148,508 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 148,500 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 141,677 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSSION ARM INNER BUSHES STAETED TO SPLIT BUT NO MOVEMENT ADVICE STRONGLY.

MINOR PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER ARM ADVICE STRONGLY.

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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N381 THB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N381 THB, 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 N381 THB registered?

N381 THB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N381 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N381 THB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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