MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,537 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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.
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?
Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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