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J658 HMY

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,574 mi
Last recorded148,574 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ658 HMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 148,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 140,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 133,831 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 126,288 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 119,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 119,213 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 108,029 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 108,378 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 107,378 miles

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

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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J658 HMY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J658 HMY, 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 J658 HMY registered?

J658 HMY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J658 HMY safe to buy?

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