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J45 JKO

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Purple Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,262 mi
Last recorded164,262 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ45 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 164,262 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 164,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 160,471 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 160,345 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 156,355 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 156,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 152,260 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 152,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

off-side rear tyre starting to crack

tracking

Pass 11 Dec 2007 148,359 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 148,359 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 144,317 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 144,317 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 141,180 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 141,180 miles

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

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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J45 JKO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Purple with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J45 JKO, 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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J45 JKO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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