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PE06 VFB

2006 Mercedes-benz 200

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,386 mi
Last recorded200,386 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 20074,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 VFB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 200,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 200,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 197,707 miles

Bonnet gas struts inoperative

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 197,707 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet gas struts inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 181,553 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 181,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorbers not working

Pass 2 Feb 2017 161,417 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 161,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 141,092 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 119,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,489 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 101,597 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 99,867 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,947 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 71,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,197 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT,2.mm

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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PE06 VFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 200 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 74,998 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 PE06 VFB, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PE06 VFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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