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J460 TVS

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,394 mi
Last recorded102,394 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ460 TVS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 102,394 miles

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

Underside components corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2023 100,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2022 99,162 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into T peace (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr,osr+center by joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 78,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,770 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 76,770 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 75,578 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust rubber split and rear exhaust rubber splitting

offside lower engine mount weak

offside rear tyre cracking up inner edge

rear reg plate fading

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,578 miles

centre exhaust rubber split and rear exhaust rubber splitting

offside lower engine mount weak

offside rear tyre cracking up inner edge

rear reg plate fading

Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,566 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heat shields rattling

front wiper split on ends

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,566 miles

exhaust heat shields rattling

front wiper split on ends

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,099 miles

all four coil spring corroded

cat heatshield rattling

Fail 8 Aug 2012 72,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four coil spring corroded

cat heatshield rattling

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,723 miles

all coil springs corroded

nearside front steering idler play

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,197 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,343 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 65,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,659 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,886 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,886 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 54,305 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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J460 TVS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J460 TVS, 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 J460 TVS registered?

J460 TVS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J460 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J460 TVS shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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