MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advise heat shield is insecure on exhaust.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J485 VAW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 J485 VAW, 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 J485 VAW registered?
J485 VAW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 23 January 1992.
Is J485 VAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J485 VAW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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