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S739 DKO

1998 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,018 mi
Last recorded161,018 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 20088,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 DKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 161,018 miles

Centre Front Outer sub-frame has slight corrosion to outer surface

Pass 9 Feb 2015 149,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 138,441 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 138,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 152,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 126,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 118,625 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 108,649 miles

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

offside door mirror glass in slightly poor condition

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Fail 13 Jan 2010 108,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

heavy surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 89,833 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 80,580 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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S739 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S739 DKO, 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 S739 DKO registered?

S739 DKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S739 DKO safe to buy?

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