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P123 BWS

2005 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,402 mi
Last recorded47,402 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 20084,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 BWS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 47,402 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 44,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 36,513 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 32,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,474 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 26,360 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 25,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,191 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,179 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,952 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,401 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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P123 BWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 84,992 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 P123 BWS, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P123 BWS registered?

P123 BWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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