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P985 KLS

1997 Mercedes-benz 200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,484 mi
Last recorded127,484 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 200112,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 KLS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 127,484 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on rear axle

Pass 19 Mar 2010 126,314 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 126,314 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

diff leaking oil

Pass 18 Mar 2009 124,941 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 124,941 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 123,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 121,949 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 119,583 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 119,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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P985 KLS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P985 KLS, 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 P985 KLS registered?

P985 KLS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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