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P471 JRJ

1997 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,820 mi
Last recorded136,820 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 200112,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 JRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 136,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 121,978 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres tread low at centre

Fail 2 Oct 2007 121,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres tread low at centre

Pass 29 Sep 2006 108,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 98,305 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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P471 JRJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P471 JRJ, 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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P471 JRJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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