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P237 KFC

1997 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 200112,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 134,600 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front cross member corroded

Offside Front brake hoses slightly deterioated

o/s/f wing and n/s/f door has spots of duct tape on them

Fail 27 Jul 2018 134,600 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front brake hoses slightly deterioated

o/s/f wing and n/s/f door has spots of duct tape on them

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,492 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

bodywork has duct tape varoius places

both headlamp lense deteriorated/misted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,527 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

driver side door corroded

nearside wing corroded

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,578 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 122,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 122,315 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 118,630 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 118,630 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 114,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,793 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 112,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 109,708 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 105,909 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 102,009 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 97,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 87,569 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 87,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P237 KFC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 112,180 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 P237 KFC, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P237 KFC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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