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J324 NLB

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ324 NLB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2010
Pass 31 Mar 2009 141,539 miles

corrosion to inner wing osf

front number plate cracked

nsr suspesnion pipe corroded

osf,nsf tyre wearing on iner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes at compensator valve corroded

stonechips to windsc reen

top shock mounts front corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2009 141,513 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to inner wing osf

front number plate cracked

nsr suspesnion pipe corroded

osf,nsf tyre wearing on iner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes at compensator valve corroded

stonechips to windsc reen

top shock mounts front corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 137,943 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 132,453 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 132,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 127,765 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 127,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 123,153 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 123,025 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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J324 NLB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J324 NLB, 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 J324 NLB registered?

J324 NLB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J324 NLB safe to buy?

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