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J612 ARC

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,798 mi
Last recorded130,798 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ612 ARC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 130,798 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 130,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 125,714 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 125,701 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 125,281 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 123,428 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 123,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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J612 ARC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J612 ARC, 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 J612 ARC registered?

J612 ARC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J612 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J612 ARC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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