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J663 JKM

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,534 mi
Last recorded117,534 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ663 JKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 117,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 117,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 117,207 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2023 116,538 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,050 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 115,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,339 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 109,705 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2018 108,801 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,794 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 108,757 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2015 108,740 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2014 108,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,502 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2012 108,098 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2011 107,737 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2011 107,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,081 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 99,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 96,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 94,227 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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J663 JKM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J663 JKM, 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 J663 JKM registered?

J663 JKM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J663 JKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J663 JKM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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