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J101 NLX

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,392 mi
Last recorded92,392 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 NLX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 92,392 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,171 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 86,087 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 81,816 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 81,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,975 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 72,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 69,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 65,378 miles

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls slight damage

Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,314 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,108 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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J101 NLX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 131,354 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 J101 NLX, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J101 NLX registered?

J101 NLX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is J101 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J101 NLX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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