MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear boot seats not fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear boot seats not fitted
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
REAR SUSPENSION VALVE LINK POOR
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
REAR SUSPENSION VALVE LINK POOR
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front and both rear tyres perished
offside front tyre wearing outer edge
propshaft front seal deteriorated
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear exh silencer rubbers cracking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J310 UPC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 J310 UPC, 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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J310 UPC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 March 1992.
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