MOT Status
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69,152 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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)
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.
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?
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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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R453 NCK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 10 May 1998.
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