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N397 ANF

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,074 mi
Last recorded117,074 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 ANF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 117,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 147,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 147,872 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 142,560 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 132,356 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2005 132,356 miles

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.

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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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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