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RJT 1R

2009 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,697 mi
Last recorded146,697 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 20068,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJT 1R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 146,697 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 142,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 138,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 134,180 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 128,492 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,105 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 123,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upwards facing in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 121,137 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 114,677 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 106,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear suspension looks low

Fail 3 Mar 2017 98,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear suspension looks low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,904 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,906 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 51,573 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 51,571 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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RJT 1R is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RJT 1R, 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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What year was RJT 1R registered?

RJT 1R is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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