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P316 CCT

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,428 mi
Last recorded228,428 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 CCT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 228,428 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 228,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 221,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front lower wing slightly insecure.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 221,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front lower wing slightly insecure.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 216,306 miles

Offside front door check strap faulty.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 216,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front door check strap faulty.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 209,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front bumper damaged.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 209,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front bumper damaged.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 201,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 192,710 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 192,710 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 187,078 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 187,078 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 174,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 157,874 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 142,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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P316 CCT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P316 CCT, 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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P316 CCT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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