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G9 FJD

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,355 mi
Last recorded131,355 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 FJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 131,355 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,852 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 130,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 130,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 128,540 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear propshaft flexible coupling

Pass 2 Nov 2021 124,566 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 124,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 119,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,885 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 112,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,326 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,489 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 105,489 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,484 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 92,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 88,398 miles

engine oil leak/rear fuel pipes corroding/both side rear corrosion around inner wing to suspension/both side front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2011 88,397 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine oil leak/rear fuel pipes corroding/both side rear corrosion around inner wing to suspension/both side front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2009 84,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,709 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,527 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 76,527 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,542 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 64,898 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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G9 FJD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 130,892 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 G9 FJD, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G9 FJD registered?

G9 FJD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 21 November 1991.

Is G9 FJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 FJD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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