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J343 KCP

1992 Mercedes-benz 200

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,751 mi
Last recorded119,751 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 200136,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ343 KCP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 119,751 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 118,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 118,687 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal and rear driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 117,959 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,222 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,382 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 113,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 109,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,585 miles

n/s/ centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 104,483 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 104,473 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 98,712 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 90,715 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 90,017 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 90,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 88,972 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 88,970 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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J343 KCP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 200 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J343 KCP, 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 J343 KCP registered?

J343 KCP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 January 1992.

Is J343 KCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J343 KCP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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