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YTA 266E

2007 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,414 mi
Last recorded29,414 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 20077,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 266E
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 29,414 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 29,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,767 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,105 miles

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

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

advise:slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,949 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,362 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,209 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,024 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,017 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 25,017 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,342 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 22,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 May 2007 21,734 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 21,734 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YTA 266E is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YTA 266E, 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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YTA 266E is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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