MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight bind o/s/r brake
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight bind o/s/r brake
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front shock shroud missing
outer sills plastic covered
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
outer sills plastic covered
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
outer sills plastic covered
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
outer sills plastic covered
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front wings corroded
outer sills plastic covered
Inner Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front wings corroded
outer sills plastic covered
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
outer sills plastic covered
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
outer sills plastic covered
outer sills plastic covered
outer sills plastic covered
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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J509 VTF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J509 VTF, 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 J509 VTF registered?
J509 VTF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 June 1992.
Is J509 VTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for J509 VTF shows 15 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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