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S106 TKR

1998 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,448 mi
Last recorded175,448 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 20088,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 TKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 175,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 167,384 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 158,643 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 158,643 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 149,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 149,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 140,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 131,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 124,074 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 117,457 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 117,457 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 112,326 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyres getting low on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2010 112,326 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyres getting low on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 111,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 109,854 miles

play in bottom ball joints

rear tyres are low

Fail 25 Feb 2008 109,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

play in bottom ball joints

rear tyres are low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 106,967 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 106,963 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

play in both front bottom ball joints

play in nsf wheel bearing

small chips in screen

Pass 22 Feb 2006 104,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

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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S106 TKR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S106 TKR, 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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What year was S106 TKR registered?

S106 TKR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S106 TKR safe to buy?

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