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RYT 295Y

2008 Mercedes-benz 200

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,588 mi
Last recorded129,588 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 20080,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYT 295Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 129,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 129,587 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 129,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 148,001 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear n/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

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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RYT 295Y is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 80,365 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 RYT 295Y, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RYT 295Y registered?

RYT 295Y is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is RYT 295Y safe to buy?

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