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NG53 OLN

2003 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,573 mi
Last recorded140,573 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 20079,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 140,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel Brake pipe feeding flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Binding (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel Brake pipe feeding flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Binding (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracks in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hair line cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hair line cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar top boot split

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hair line cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Jacking block missing

Rear Heat shield loose above rear silencer

Pass 19 Jul 2019 138,614 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 138,614 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,870 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 128,459 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,759 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 123,503 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 113,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 104,911 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,834 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 92,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 85,850 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 85,848 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 79,987 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 79,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,520 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 64,519 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,848 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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NG53 OLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 79,525 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 NG53 OLN, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NG53 OLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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