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J66 PET

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,581 mi
Last recorded133,581 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 PET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 133,581 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 May 2019 133,581 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,543 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 131,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 128,892 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 128,864 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 126,809 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 122,460 miles

Both rear tyres and nesrside fornt tyres cracked

Fuel pipes coroded

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

Oil leak

Oill mising on offside rear hub

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,271 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 116,972 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 112,111 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 105,689 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 100,418 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 97,923 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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J66 PET is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J66 PET, 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 J66 PET registered?

J66 PET is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 18 May 1992.

Is J66 PET safe to buy?

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