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SL52 GZG

2002 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,125 mi
Last recorded79,125 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 20076,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 GZG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR MIDDLE TAIL GATE LIGHT IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,188 miles

Indicator switch sticking going right

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Both Rear upper front Arms corroded at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2017 63,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch sticking going right

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Both Rear upper front Arms corroded at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,496 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 61,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,889 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 60,881 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,319 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 55,317 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,700 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,111 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 39,979 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,198 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,046 miles

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

o/s/f washer jet has a hole blocked

Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,949 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 18,382 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

gearbox sump pan has oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,382 miles

gearbox sump pan has oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,898 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,445 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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SL52 GZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 76,878 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 SL52 GZG, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL52 GZG registered?

SL52 GZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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