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R646 HVW

1997 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,533 mi
Last recorded119,533 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 200112,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 119,533 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 May 2014 119,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 May 2013 96,485 miles

centre exhaust mount detached but exhaust still supported

Pass 23 Jun 2012 88,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,325 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 70,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R646 HVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R646 HVW, 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 R646 HVW registered?

R646 HVW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R646 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R646 HVW shows 7 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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