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J540 NKN

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,234 mi
Last recorded151,234 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 151,234 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 143,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 137,560 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 134,949 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,671 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 129,286 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 125,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 120,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,824 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 114,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 114,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 110,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water pump slightly leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2015 110,263 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside front tyre has age cracks

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

Offside rear tyre has age cracks and close to legal limit

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust has a minor leak and deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,101 miles

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

rear wiperblade worn

Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,455 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 95,406 miles

Exhaust mount at gearbox clip corroded

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

Offside front tyre uneven wear, pressure low and wall perishing

To the offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,406 miles

Exhaust mount at gearbox clip corroded

Offside front tyre uneven wear, pressure low and wall perishing

To the offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2011 94,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre wall perishing

Slight wear in steering idler

To the nearside rear brake pipe corroding

To the offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wall perishing

Slight wear in steering idler

To the nearside rear brake pipe corroding

To the offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,062 miles

Brake pipes across the rear axle corroding

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wall perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 91,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 91,419 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front service brake veers right

Nearside rear and offside front tyres walls perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,711 miles

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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J540 NKN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J540 NKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J540 NKN registered?

J540 NKN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J540 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J540 NKN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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