MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering lower w/bone bushes are perished on bot n/s and o/s
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering lower w/bone bushes are perished on bot n/s and o/s
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
note hole in floor on o/s/r
note o/s front chassis corroded at front near bumber
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
note hole in floor on o/s/r
note o/s front chassis corroded at front near bumber
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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J635 MBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J635 MBJ, 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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J635 MBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 February 1992.
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