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S543 XDP

1998 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,487 mi
Last recorded117,487 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 20088,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 XDP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2012 117,487 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 May 2012 117,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 109,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 91,488 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,036 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 91,034 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,774 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 66,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,168 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 52,038 miles

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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S543 XDP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S543 XDP, 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 S543 XDP registered?

S543 XDP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S543 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S543 XDP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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