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N392 GLO

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,631 mi
Last recorded152,631 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN392 GLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 152,631 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 150,974 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 148,382 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 148,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 140,419 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 139,387 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 139,387 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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N392 GLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N392 GLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N392 GLO registered?

N392 GLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N392 GLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N392 GLO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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