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R908 TKP

1998 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,230 mi
Last recorded111,230 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 20088,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 TKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 111,230 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,788 miles

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))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 105,788 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,512 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 94,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 90,254 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,696 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 82,658 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,775 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,070 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,498 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,939 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,500 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 71,042 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Water pump bearings collapsed

Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,429 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 66,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,942 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,790 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,832 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 50,822 miles

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?

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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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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