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J358 MLU

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

243,440 mi
Last recorded243,440 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ358 MLU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 243,440 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to flexi connection securing clip not present (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Temp Repair Made To Offside Steering Inner Arm, Clip Used To Secure Locking Device

Fail 7 Nov 2025 242,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to the exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing adjustment locking clamp (inner) (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to flexi connection securing clip not present (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 228,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 228,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both inner and outer edges so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor contact with disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 227,469 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to the exhaust not connected to the rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when rear fog lights are used (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is bald so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 218,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded greased ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 218,550 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded greased ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 216,998 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 218,705 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 216,386 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 216,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 215,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 213,928 miles

all brake pipes coroded

front flexis coroded

rear fuel pipes coroded

slight bind all brakes

slight leak steering box

Fail 10 Nov 2016 213,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front wings (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated borh fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes coroded

rear fuel pipes coroded

slight bind all brakes

Fail 1 Nov 2016 213,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front wings (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated borh fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes coroded

rear fuel pipes coroded

slight bind all brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2010 209,167 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 209,041 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 202,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 197,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 194,205 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 194,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 188,158 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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J358 MLU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J358 MLU, 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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J358 MLU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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