MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,074 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
DIFF OIL LEAK
ENGINE OIL LEAK
NEARSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS STONE CHIPED AND HOLED NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN
OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY
POWER STEERING PIPE TO PUMP APPEARS POROUS
REAR WIPER BLADE INCOMPLETE
DIFF OIL LEAK
ENGINE OIL LEAK
NEARSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS STONE CHIPED AND HOLED NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
POWER STEERING PIPE TO PUMP APPEARS POROUS
REAR WIPER BLADE INCOMPLETE
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
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N397 ANF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N397 ANF, 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 N397 ANF registered?
N397 ANF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 17 January 1996.
Is N397 ANF safe to buy?
The MOT history for N397 ANF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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