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N615 FBP

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,280 mi
Last recorded109,280 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN615 FBP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2006 109,280 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking around threads slightly.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 13 Nov 2006 109,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre cracking on threads

Rear pads low

Pass 27 May 2006 198,444 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leaking

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2006 108,438 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N615 FBP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N615 FBP, 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 N615 FBP registered?

N615 FBP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N615 FBP safe to buy?

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