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M426 FDU

1994 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,694 mi
Last recorded165,694 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 200140,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 FDU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 165,694 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise nearside mudflap loose

Fail 2 Jun 2008 165,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise nearside mudflap loose

Pass 9 Jun 2007 164,150 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 164,131 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

advise both rear tyre wearing on inner edge's and nearside rear outer sidewall cracking

advise nearside door mirror outer casing

advise outer sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2006 161,218 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 161,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise nearside front shock slight leak

advise steering idlor

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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M426 FDU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M426 FDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M426 FDU?

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What year was M426 FDU registered?

M426 FDU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 22 November 1994.

Is M426 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M426 FDU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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