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P928 OBF

1997 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,634 mi
Last recorded126,634 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 200112,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 OBF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 126,634 miles

fuel breather pipe damaged [crushed] at rear

water leak from engine poss water pump

Fail 23 Dec 2008 126,634 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel breather pipe damaged [crushed] at rear

water leak from engine poss water pump

Pass 10 Jan 2008 122,440 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild lose.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 122,404 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust heat sheild lose.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 118,059 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 118,059 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 114,289 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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P928 OBF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P928 OBF, 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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What year was P928 OBF registered?

P928 OBF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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