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SO06 FSP

2006 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,489 mi
Last recorded132,489 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 20074,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 FSP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 132,489 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 132,489 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 130,300 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 130,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x3 (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,873 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 121,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 114,161 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 114,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,280 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 100,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,977 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 33,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,842 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 33,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,529 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 27,529 miles

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

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

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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SO06 FSP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 74,998 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 SO06 FSP, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SO06 FSP registered?

SO06 FSP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is SO06 FSP safe to buy?

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