MOT Status
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140,085 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by ns hose (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by ns hose (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/f amd o/s/r tyres outer wall cracking
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f amd o/s/r tyres outer wall cracking
All 4 tyres slightly deteriorated
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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J379 NLM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 NLM, 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 J379 NLM registered?
J379 NLM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J379 NLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for J379 NLM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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