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K344 EAR

1992 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,038 mi
Last recorded140,038 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 200136,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK344 EAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 140,038 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 140,038 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 127,307 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 127,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 123,235 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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K344 EAR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K344 EAR, 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 K344 EAR registered?

K344 EAR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 17 December 1992.

Is K344 EAR safe to buy?

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