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GR02 BAB

2009 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,961 mi
Last recorded83,961 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 20068,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR02 BAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,961 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 83,961 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,906 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 80,906 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 78,058 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,052 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,923 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 75,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,716 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 68,716 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,829 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 61,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,276 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,933 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 29,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,596 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 24,596 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,515 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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GR02 BAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 68,716 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 GR02 BAB, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GR02 BAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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