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J593 SWL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,795 mi
Last recorded159,795 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ593 SWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 159,795 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

slight corrision on front sub frame near both front lower suspenision mounting points

Pass 20 Mar 2008 151,680 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

slight corrision from both inner wings

Fail 13 Mar 2008 151,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

bulb warning light on

slight corrision from both inner wings

Pass 20 Sep 2007 150,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 144,169 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 144,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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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J593 SWL 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 66.7%.

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 J593 SWL, 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 J593 SWL registered?

J593 SWL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J593 SWL safe to buy?

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