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J341 WOA

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

217,340 mi
Last recorded217,340 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ341 WOA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 217,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front suframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front suframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 217,199 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 217,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 217,181 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 217,136 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust noisy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Aug 2020 215,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 211,266 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 204,684 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 204,684 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 200,633 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 200,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 13 Aug 2016 196,311 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 192,581 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 192,531 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 189,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 185,918 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 181,043 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 174,759 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 174,759 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 168,473 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 161,912 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 161,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 153,022 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 153,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 May 2007 142,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,189 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 131,187 miles

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

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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J341 WOA is a 1992 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 63%.

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 J341 WOA, 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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J341 WOA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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