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J551 BRS

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

168,787 mi
Last recorded168,787 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ551 BRS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2007 168,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front shocks † †front discs scored † †corrosion to front metal brake pipes and brake hoses unions † †corrsion to inner wheel arches by shock mounting points

corrsion to o/s inner door panel/ sill † †plastic seal covers fitted † †heavily corrosion to chassic rails and floor pans

general corrosion to underneath of vehicle

rear discs pitted † †corrsion to inner wheel arches † †coirrsion to both subframes † †heavily corrosion to all suspension and brake and steering compents † †rerar anti roll bar corroded † †chip to screen

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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J551 BRS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J551 BRS, 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 J551 BRS registered?

J551 BRS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J551 BRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J551 BRS shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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