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93 JG

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,625 mi
Last recorded150,625 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration93 JG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 150,625 miles

slight oil leaks from engine

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion build up on exhaust

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

play in steering system

small cuts on outer wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2018 150,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill/door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

play in steering system

slight oil leak from engine

small cuts on outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2017 149,153 miles

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

slight oil leak in engine bay

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

Pass 22 Mar 2016 147,067 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rust on o/s/f wing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 144,890 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion build up on suspension components

play in steering system

Fail 12 Mar 2015 144,890 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion build up on suspension components

play in steering system

Pass 17 Mar 2014 143,430 miles

corrosion build up on front and rear subframes

corrosion developing on rear of both outer sills

play in steering system

Pass 18 Mar 2013 141,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust joining clamp cracked

front exhaust clamp cracked

play in steering system

wiper operation slightly stiff

Pass 28 Mar 2012 138,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 136,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

play in steering system

Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,688 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 131,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in centre track arm offside ball joint

slight play in nearside steering idler bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2008 128,132 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 128,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion build up around jack points on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion build up on rear section of main metal brake pipe

play in steering system and idler bushes

slight difference in rear brake application on roller brake test

slight movement in offside and nearside rear subframe mounting bushes

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Mar 2007 124,588 miles

corrosion build up on rear section of main brake pipe

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

Pass 6 Mar 2006 121,480 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 121,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

play at n/s steering idler arm bushes

rear section of metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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93 JG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 126,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 93 JG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 93 JG registered?

93 JG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is 93 JG safe to buy?

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