MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
ENGINE CUT OUT INTERMITTENTLY. SOUNDED LIKE FUEL PUMP NEAR TANK CUTTING OUT.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive RECOMMEND REPAIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front and rear discs pitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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J518 DYO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 J518 DYO, 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 J518 DYO registered?
J518 DYO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 17 January 1992.
Is J518 DYO safe to buy?
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