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DV16 SPZ

2016 Mercedes-benz 200

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,255 mi
Last recorded124,255 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 20051,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 SPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 124,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 111,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,674 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil lick

Pass 28 Dec 2023 75,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 62,855 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 51,575 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 51,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,357 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,064 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 45,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,953 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,032 miles

Nearside Front Slight side wall damage

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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DV16 SPZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 200 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 51,304 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 DV16 SPZ, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DV16 SPZ registered?

DV16 SPZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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