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J424 PNF

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

156,944 mi
Last recorded156,944 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ424 PNF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 156,944 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 156,944 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 156,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 156,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where chassis rails meet to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 156,323 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 156,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 156,283 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 158,012 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 158,012 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 154,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 148,962 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 148,959 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 141,879 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker to body (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 141,879 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker to body (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 136,739 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 136,739 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 124,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 122,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,538 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 120,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 113,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 117,726 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 117,705 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front nearside tyre hsa cuts/excessive wear to the outside edge due to catching body

Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,093 miles

All steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 May 2008 110,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking on onner edge

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 102,118 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,707 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 92,707 miles

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

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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J424 PNF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J424 PNF, 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 J424 PNF registered?

J424 PNF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 9 January 1992.

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