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J518 DYO

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,310 mi
Last recorded127,310 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ518 DYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2022 127,310 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,797 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,002 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,868 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 122,864 miles

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.

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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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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