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P688 KUD

1997 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,591 mi
Last recorded176,591 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 200112,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 KUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 176,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak rear axle

Fail 26 Nov 2018 176,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak rear axle

Pass 23 Nov 2017 172,786 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Oil leak Engine/Gearbox ()

Oil leak Rear Axle ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 166,796 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 166,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2014 156,668 miles

gearbox oil leak

diff oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 156,517 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

diff oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 150,823 miles

diff has oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 150,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

diff has oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r seatbelt not tested as childseat fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2012 145,602 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 10 Dec 2012 145,602 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Dec 2011 139,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 139,162 miles

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

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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P688 KUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P688 KUD, 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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P688 KUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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