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R507 TKL

1997 Mercedes-benz 200

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,417 mi
Last recorded154,417 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 200112,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 TKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016 154,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch in area on shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Both rear brake hoses in poor condition

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 152,078 miles

Offside rear inner wheel arch to sill corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 149,249 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 144,978 miles

Rear subframe mounting bushes in poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2013 144,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 142,778 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight wear in o/s steering arm

Pass 1 Sep 2011 138,311 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

wear in steering arms

Pass 18 Aug 2010 134,255 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight wear in steering arms

Pass 8 Sep 2009 130,723 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 130,683 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 126,904 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2008 126,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 122,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 114,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R507 TKL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R507 TKL, 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 R507 TKL registered?

R507 TKL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R507 TKL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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