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P418 NOP

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,482 mi
Last recorded119,482 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 NOP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 119,482 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 119,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 114,624 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 114,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 108,759 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 104,280 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 100,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 94,795 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre 3mm

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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P418 NOP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P418 NOP, 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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What year was P418 NOP registered?

P418 NOP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P418 NOP safe to buy?

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