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SM52 FXK

2002 Mercedes-benz 200

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

279,823 mi
Last recorded279,823 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 20076,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 FXK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 279,823 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 279,623 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Side Outer Sills Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 273,264 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 265,647 miles

Body Corroded All Around & Under

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 261,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under Body Slightly Corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 258,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 258,020 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 249,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Mar 2016 241,131 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 241,131 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 233,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 222,751 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion bottom of screen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 212,887 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2013 212,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2012 205,221 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2012 205,220 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 195,714 miles

center exhaust clamp in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 185,076 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/r wheel binding

rear exhuast tail pipe rusty and poor

Pass 11 Mar 2009 173,447 miles

rear n/s lamp lens damaged

rear n/s tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear number plate faded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 162,504 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 162,494 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2006 138,145 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 138,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 101,281 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 100,944 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

bumper insecure

nail in tyre

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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SM52 FXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SM52 FXK, 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 SM52 FXK registered?

SM52 FXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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