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J7 RSP

1992 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,473 mi
Last recorded194,473 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190138,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 RSP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 194,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 194,473 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 184,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil has a slight leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 184,840 miles

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

engine oil has a slight leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 179,097 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 179,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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J7 RSP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 138,927 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 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J7 RSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J7 RSP registered?

J7 RSP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J7 RSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 RSP shows 6 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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