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J260 RVR

1992 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,509 mi
Last recorded173,509 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 200136,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 RVR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 173,509 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 173,509 miles

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

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

OFF SIDE HEAD LIGHT GLASS CRACK

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 168,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 161,695 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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J260 RVR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black 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 J260 RVR, 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 J260 RVR registered?

J260 RVR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 14 April 1992.

Is J260 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J260 RVR 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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