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J179 VHN

1992 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,129 mi
Last recorded131,129 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 200136,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 VHN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 131,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2007 130,499 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 130,483 miles

Centre Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2005 128,014 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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J179 VHN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 136,855 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 J179 VHN, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J179 VHN registered?

J179 VHN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J179 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J179 VHN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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