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N608 JLW

1995 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,565 mi
Last recorded156,565 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 200126,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 JLW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 156,565 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise general corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2012 156,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise general corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2011 143,447 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

generall corrosion

passengers side rear door handle stays open when pulled.

rear suspension feels hard

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Fail 24 Feb 2011 143,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

generall corrosion

rear axle bushes have slight movement

rear suspension feels hard

Pass 10 Mar 2009 123,663 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 123,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 108,323 miles

Front tyres are worn at edges.

Oil loss at engine area.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 108,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front tyres are worn at edges.

Oil loss at engine area.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 93,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 80,257 miles

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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N608 JLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 126,529 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 N608 JLW, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N608 JLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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