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R108 UAS

1997 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,307 mi
Last recorded148,307 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 200112,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 UAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2010 148,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 146,830 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 144,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 140,067 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heavy surface corrosion to front chassis by suspention arms.

heavy surface corrosion to rear sub frame.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 134,553 miles

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

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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R108 UAS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R108 UAS, 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 R108 UAS registered?

R108 UAS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R108 UAS safe to buy?

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