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S793 VAH

1998 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,523 mi
Last recorded200,523 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 20088,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 VAH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 200,523 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 185,195 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 173,088 miles

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

front number plate needs more securing

Fail 16 Sep 2008 173,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate needs more securing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 158,281 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 158,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 141,798 miles

front exhaust fitting bolts very rusty

keep check on all tyre treds

Fail 15 Sep 2006 141,798 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust fitting bolts very rusty

keep check on all tyre treds

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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S793 VAH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S793 VAH, 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 S793 VAH registered?

S793 VAH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S793 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S793 VAH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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