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OV08 GZS

2008 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,902 mi
Last recorded131,902 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 20080,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 GZS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 131,902 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 131,781 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes not tested due to rear subframe corrosion

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

Pass 9 May 2017 107,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 97,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,170 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 76,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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OV08 GZS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 80,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV08 GZS, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OV08 GZS registered?

OV08 GZS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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