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J19 RAS

1993 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,817 mi
Last recorded129,817 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 320125,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 RAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2006 129,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

The nearside frontseat does not lock in the upright posistion without engine running

The offside front seat does not lock in the upright posistion without engine running

Fail 2 Jun 2006 129,681 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?

Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,844
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 956
Brake pipe excessively corroded 672
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 303
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 294
position lamp(s) not working 249
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J19 RAS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 125,098 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 956 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J19 RAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J19 RAS registered?

J19 RAS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is J19 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 RAS shows 2 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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