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P460 VUD

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,837 mi
Last recorded166,837 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 VUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 166,837 miles

engine oil leak

floor sections and rear chassis sections badly corroded

outer rear sills corroded

slight leak from gearbox

suspension and brake components corroded

wheel arches and front wings corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 166,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both rear chassis sections badly corroded and rear floor sections corroded

engine oil leak

heavy gearbox oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s parking brake requires attention

rear number plate deteriorated

suspension and brake components corroded

wheel arches and front wings corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 162,580 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r outer sill and wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

suspension and brake components corroded

wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 162,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f and rear tyres wearing low

o/s/r outer sill and wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

suspension and brake components corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 156,928 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Both side front flexible brake hoses perished (Att soon)

Both side rear inner sills/chassis sub-frame mounting ares corroded

Both side rear outer sills,wheel arches corroded. Both front wheel arches,wings corroded.

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Movement in offside front outer track rod end

Rear brake application requires attention

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 152,082 miles

All wheel arches corroded

Engine oil leak

OIl leak from diff

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 152,075 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All wheel arches corroded

Engine oil leak

OIl leak from diff

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 147,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil in engine coolant system

Pass 6 Aug 2012 147,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

oil in engine coolant system

Pass 30 Jul 2011 141,410 miles

slight exhaust blow rear silincer

slight play n/s steering idler

Fail 3 Aug 2010 137,632 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn to 2.5/3mm centre tread area.

nearside front wheel arch showing corrosion.

offside front and rear indicators slightly discoloured.

offside front tyre worn below limit on inner edge.

offside rear wheel arch shows corrosion.

rear no. plate slightly disfigured.

signs of corrosion offside front shock absorber top mounting area.

windscreen slight chips on windscreen.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 137,632 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2.5/3mm centre tread area.

nearside front wheel arch showing corrosion.

offside front and rear indicators slightly discoloured.

offside front tyre worn below limit on inner edge.

offside rear wheel arch shows corrosion.

rear no. plate slightly disfigured.

signs of corrosion offside front shock absorber top mounting area.

windscreen slight chips on windscreen.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 127,834 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SIGN OF WEAR IN STEERING IDLER/CONTROL ARM ON NEARSIDE

Pass 8 Aug 2008 119,369 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear number plate poor condition

underbody at rear shows corrossion

Fail 6 Aug 2007 108,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light stone chipping windsreen

nearside rear jacking rubber missing

rear springs rusty

water damage rear no plate

Pass 6 Aug 2007 108,863 miles

light stone chipping windsreen

nearside rear jacking rubber missing

rear springs rusty

water damage rear no plate

Pass 10 Aug 2006 99,602 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

WINDSCREEN SHOWS DAMAGE.

Fail 4 Aug 2006 99,461 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

windscreen shows damage

Pass 20 Jul 2005 89,809 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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P460 VUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P460 VUD, 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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P460 VUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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