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J677 PVS

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,920 mi
Last recorded130,920 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ677 PVS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 130,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 129,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 129,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 127,323 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 126,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 126,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 125,675 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 125,675 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 124,851 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 124,244 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 124,244 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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J677 PVS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J677 PVS, 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 J677 PVS registered?

J677 PVS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 February 1992.

Is J677 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J677 PVS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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