MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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J379 DAP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 J379 DAP, 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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J379 DAP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 17 January 1992.
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