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R509 UKP

1998 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,207 mi
Last recorded158,207 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 20088,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 UKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 158,207 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight crossion on o/s front wing

Pass 11 May 2015 158,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight crossion on o/s front wing

Pass 12 May 2014 149,741 miles

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

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

Offside front wing slightly rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2014 149,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front wing slightly rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 146,223 miles

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

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

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

brake pads not fully visible front and rear

Pass 31 Aug 2011 139,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 132,083 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 122,177 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front subframe heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jun 2009 122,177 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front subframe heavily undersealed

Pass 30 May 2008 113,279 miles

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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R509 UKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R509 UKP, 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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R509 UKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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