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J60 PAD

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,050 mi
Last recorded157,050 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 PAD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 157,050 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Various underbody corrosion

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 157,050 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Various underbody corrosion

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 155,904 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 11 Sep 2013 155,808 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 31 Oct 2012 153,517 miles

Advanced corrosion to coil springs

Advanced corrosion to front metal brake pipes (to hoses)

Advanced corrosion to rear metal brake pipes (to hoses)

General corrosio to rear subframe and components

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and to limits

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Some corrosion to chassis and inner wing areas

Some deterioration to all rear suspension bushes

Some deterioration to front suspesion lower arm bushes

Some movement in o/s/r hub

Some plastic clips missing from front to rearfuel lines and suspension pipes

Some wear to front suspension antiroll bar bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2011 150,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 150,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 147,080 miles

Evidence of surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

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

Front exhaust support corroded

Rear facing seat on near side not fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2010 146,949 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Evidence of surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

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

Front exhaust support corroded

Rear facing seat on near side not fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 142,606 miles

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

Offside, rear facing boot seat, belt has been removed

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 140,085 miles

Offside rear, boot rear facing seat belt cut & inoperative

Fail 8 Oct 2008 140,085 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear, boot rear facing seat belt cut & inoperative

Pass 6 Nov 2007 136,879 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 136,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 133,859 miles

Note:--Off side rear,rear facing seat has belt missing

Fail 25 Oct 2006 133,859 miles

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

Note:--Off side rear,rear facing seat has belt missing

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 129,328 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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J60 PAD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J60 PAD, 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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J60 PAD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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