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W61 PDK

2000 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 20084,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 PDK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,749 miles

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken

Offside Front fog lamp detached

Pass 23 Oct 2023 95,781 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust box corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,999 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,635 miles

exhaust box outer casing breaking up

n/s/f fog light smashed

o/s/f fog light fallen in bumper

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,703 miles

fuel pipes have grease or similar on them

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,892 miles

exhaust box outer casing breaking up

n/s/f fog light smashed

o/s/f fog light loose

Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,441 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 84,158 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 78,341 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 78,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 74,813 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 70,707 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 65,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 62,890 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,009 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,009 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,058 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,847 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 49,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 45,809 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 41,112 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2007 41,112 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 36,235 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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W61 PDK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 84,084 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 W61 PDK, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W61 PDK registered?

W61 PDK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W61 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W61 PDK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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