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RL52 YNH

2002 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,553 mi
Last recorded109,553 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 20076,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 YNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under bellys fitted

wipers poor

Fail 3 Aug 2018 109,510 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under bellys fitted

wipers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2017 104,153 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,769 miles

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated, support missing and box corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 100,555 miles

Both front brake pipes are rusty.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,854 miles

Both front brake pipes are rusty.

Centre exhaust is leak.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 96,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake pipes are rusty.

Centre exhaust is leak.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,927 miles

Exhaust is rusty and centre mounting has fallen off

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,506 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 89,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,057 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,538 miles

both rear tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,241 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 81,241 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,981 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 May 2007 57,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 46,929 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 46,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

engine cover fitted

full under body trays fitted

nearside off car has fresh white paint over body covers

side sill covers fitted

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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RL52 YNH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 76,878 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 RL52 YNH, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RL52 YNH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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