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J445 UNH

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,856 mi
Last recorded47,856 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ445 UNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,856 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 47,856 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,843 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Nov 2010 47,843 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,867 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 45,834 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,942 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,208 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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J445 UNH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J445 UNH, 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 J445 UNH registered?

J445 UNH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J445 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J445 UNH shows 9 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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