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A13 JSL

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,585 mi
Last recorded173,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 JSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 173,585 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 173,573 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 173,533 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler bushes perishing

Nearside Rear roll bar link nut insecure

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes to pump corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides mounted to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion on suspension components

Fail 1 Jun 2023 173,533 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler bushes perishing

Nearside Rear roll bar link nut insecure

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes to pump corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides mounted to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion on suspension components

Pass 25 May 2022 173,314 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 173,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

slight rear differential oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2021 173,099 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

slight rear differential oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2019 172,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 172,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 170,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 169,525 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 169,525 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 168,206 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 168,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 166,857 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Apr 2015 166,857 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Apr 2015 166,773 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

power steering pump damp

Pass 29 Apr 2014 166,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 165,961 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 165,167 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 163,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 162,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 162,000 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 160,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 159,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 158,470 miles

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
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A13 JSL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A13 JSL, 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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A13 JSL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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