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R453 NCK

1998 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,152 mi
Last recorded69,152 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 20088,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 NCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

various side markers not lit although reflective

various trim finishers missing . but no sharp edges

Fail 13 Aug 2025 69,152 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

various side markers not lit although reflective

various trim finishers missing . but no sharp edges

Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam corroded through/putty repair (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights' kick-up to offside: Masked level.

Long parking brake travel

Lower edge of windscreen discoloured.

Offside headlight cracked

Prevent further corrosion of chassis

Fail 30 Jul 2024 60,318 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam corroded through/putty repair (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights' kick-up to offside: Masked level.

Long parking brake travel

Lower edge of windscreen discoloured.

Offside headlight cracked

Prevent further corrosion of chassis

Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,023 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside side marker lamps not working

remainder brake pipes covered in grease

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Fail 4 Apr 2023 60,022 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipes on rbt test (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all 3 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side lower panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rears mid sections (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side marker lamps not working

remainder brake pipes covered in grease

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 29 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,756 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,797 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,760 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 57,400 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,577 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,480 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,986 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 49,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

-BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES KICKING TO RIGHT,N/S OUTER SIDE LIGHT INOP.N/S/F SIDE POSITION LAMP INOP,N/S/R SIDE POSITION LAMP INOP.BRAKE FLUID CLOSE TO MINIMUM-

-SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING RACK,BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRES LOOSE AT FRONT,HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODED AT REAR-

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,328 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside outer tail light u/s. †headlight kick-up to offside ; masked level.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,822 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R453 NCK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 88,980 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 R453 NCK, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R453 NCK registered?

R453 NCK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 10 May 1998.

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