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L397 FTA

1994 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,537 mi
Last recorded79,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 200140,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 79,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear tyres worn and cracked

both front tyres wearing low

rear subframe rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,103 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked but not showing any white light.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 70,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked but not showing any white light

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,410 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 54,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 44,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 41,191 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 41,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 40,997 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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L397 FTA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 140,054 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 L397 FTA, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L397 FTA registered?

L397 FTA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is L397 FTA safe to buy?

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