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J41 EGF

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,106 mi
Last recorded191,106 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ41 EGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 191,106 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

os headlight cracked but not affecting image

Fail 5 Nov 2014 191,080 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os headlight cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2013 186,841 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT ADRIFT

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/R CHASSIC CORRODED

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 29 Oct 2013 186,841 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT ADRIFT

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

N/S/R CHASSIC CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 12 Oct 2012 186,152 miles

battery insecure

center exhaust clamp top half missing

osf inner wing under washer bottle corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear suspension mounts both sides weakened by corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2011 184,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r chassis getting corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 181,607 miles

both front flexie hoses slightly pwrrished

both rear flexie hoses perrished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Oct 2010 181,572 miles

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

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

both front flexie hoses slightly pwrrished

both rear flexie hoses perrished

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2009 176,098 miles

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

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 12 Oct 2009 176,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 6 Oct 2008 169,550 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 165,827 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 165,822 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 161,603 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear tyres close to limit.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 155,172 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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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J41 EGF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J41 EGF, 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 J41 EGF registered?

J41 EGF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 13 January 1992.

Is J41 EGF safe to buy?

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