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SM57 DXA

2007 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,747 mi
Last recorded192,747 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 20077,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 DXA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 192,747 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs scored

Both rear shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

exhaust clamp corroded and fractured

front brake pads set wearing unevenly / low

service brake application uneven and imbalanced

Fail 8 Dec 2020 192,747 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs scored

Both rear shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

TPMS warning light staying - system malfunction

exhaust clamp corroded and fractured

front brake pads set wearing unevenly / low

service brake application uneven and imbalanced

Pass 10 Jan 2020 183,965 miles

Exhaust centre section - clamp snapped / insecure

Exhaust heat shield insecure

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre - sidewall damaged / cut

n/s/r light cluster cracked / broken

Fail 10 Jan 2020 183,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre section - clamp snapped / insecure

Exhaust heat shield insecure

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre - sidewall damaged / cut

n/s/r light cluster cracked / broken

Pass 21 Nov 2018 174,422 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded / weakened

Fail 21 Nov 2018 174,422 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted / scored

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded / weakened

Pass 12 Dec 2017 166,195 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 162,152 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 162,152 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 158,058 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 153,940 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 153,940 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 149,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 146,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 146,430 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 144,794 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 139,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 106,325 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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SM57 DXA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,292 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 SM57 DXA, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SM57 DXA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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