MOT Status
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111,230 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside side repeater damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded tag (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dot code 2307 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded tag (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dot code 1109 (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre close to ten years old both fronts dot codes 5111 (5.2.3 (m))
both front valve stems cracking at base
both rear shock casings corroded
osf slight brake bind
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Water pump bearings collapsed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Water pump bearings collapsed
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r inner side light bulb was loose in holder
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r inner side light bulb was loose in holder
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
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R908 TKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R908 TKP, 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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R908 TKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 3 September 1998.
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