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N589 AYG

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,191 mi
Last recorded138,191 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2007 138,191 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 138,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

no bonnet safty catch

Pass 26 Jan 2006 137,069 miles

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

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

bumper insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N589 AYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N589 AYG, 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 N589 AYG registered?

N589 AYG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N589 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N589 AYG shows 3 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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