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W207 TRY

1999 Mercedes-benz 200

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,171 mi
Last recorded63,171 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 20070,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW207 TRY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 63,171 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,420 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,788 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,223 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 58,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,954 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 56,902 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,510 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,043 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,737 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 51,727 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,749 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,430 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 47,375 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,631 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 45,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,728 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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W207 TRY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 70,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W207 TRY, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W207 TRY registered?

W207 TRY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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