MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,159 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
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P659 ORL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P659 ORL, 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 P659 ORL registered?
P659 ORL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 14 October 1996.
Is P659 ORL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P659 ORL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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