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J578 TSF

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,207 mi
Last recorded119,207 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 TSF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 119,207 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 114,928 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 114,921 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Cat heat sheild is loose

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 107,173 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 28 Apr 2009 107,173 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 27 Feb 2008 101,582 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 26 Feb 2008 101,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 22 Dec 2006 90,959 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 18 Dec 2006 90,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 12 Dec 2005 85,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 85,277 miles

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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J578 TSF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J578 TSF, 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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J578 TSF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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