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J464 DUC

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

246,663 mi
Last recorded246,663 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ464 DUC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 246,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 243,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger floor corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 243,896 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger floor corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 238,439 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 228,938 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 221,692 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 211,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 204,330 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 197,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 192,306 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 186,356 miles

o/s front beam pattern not perfect due to water ingress

Pass 1 Apr 2014 180,382 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 174,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 168,199 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 160,305 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 155,121 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 149,131 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

rear exhaust mount missing

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 4 Apr 2008 142,996 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Apr 2007 136,420 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 136,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 128,987 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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J464 DUC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J464 DUC, 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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J464 DUC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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