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J312 JKN

1992 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,886 mi
Last recorded183,886 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 200136,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ312 JKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 183,886 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 183,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 181,301 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 181,297 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear suspension bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 24 Aug 2006 177,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 171,538 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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J312 JKN is a 1992 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 66.7%.

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 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 J312 JKN, 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 J312 JKN registered?

J312 JKN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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