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CJZ 6204

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,244 mi
Last recorded209,244 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 6204
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 209,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 209,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 207,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 202,685 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 202,546 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 202,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 199,981 miles

offside and nearside rear axle chassis mounts corroded.

Fail 4 May 2007 199,981 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 192,760 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 192,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

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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CJZ 6204 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 127,751 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 CJZ 6204, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CJZ 6204 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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