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J652 NRU

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,823 mi
Last recorded138,823 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 NRU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 138,821 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end connected to idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 135,678 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bake pipes to both front flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 131,510 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 128,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 128,620 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 126,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 122,579 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 122,579 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 122,577 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 122,577 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in new system (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,924 miles

slight play in n/s/f + o/s/f wheel bearings.

top dust cover missing from o/s/r shockabsorber.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,485 miles

Engine runs hot

Front and rear subframes corroded

NSF tyre perrished on side wall

NSR shocker mount corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 117,485 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Engine runs hot

Front and rear subframes corroded

NSF tyre perrished on side wall

NSR shocker mount corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 117,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 115,433 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 114,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 109,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 105,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 97,545 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 97,545 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 89,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 80,421 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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J652 NRU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J652 NRU, 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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J652 NRU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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