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YJ52 MEM

2002 Mercedes-benz 200

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,682 mi
Last recorded130,682 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 20076,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 MEM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 130,682 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 130,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2015 126,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 121,237 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 109,603 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,209 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 94,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 83,960 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 83,960 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,354 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 64,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 46,018 miles

Offside 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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YJ52 MEM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200 in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YJ52 MEM, 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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YJ52 MEM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 24 November 2002.

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