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J509 VTF

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,820 mi
Last recorded221,820 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ509 VTF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 221,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 220,847 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 21 Apr 2015 220,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 4 Apr 2014 220,834 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 219,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 216,014 miles

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

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 5 Apr 2012 215,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 213,404 miles

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

both front wings corroded

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 5 Apr 2011 213,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 206,302 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 206,171 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 199,012 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 6 Apr 2009 198,194 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 192,512 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 12 Apr 2007 185,886 miles

outer sills plastic covered

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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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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