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J697 NLL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,678 mi
Last recorded116,678 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 NLL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,678 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,649 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,041 miles

Oil leak ()

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

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 11 Jun 2016 115,618 miles

both rear tyre walls perished & split but no cords showing 195/65/15

o/s front tyre wall starting to crack

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 10 Jun 2016 115,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

both rear tyre walls perished & split but no cords showing 195/65/15

o/s front tyre wall starting to crack

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 28 Oct 2014 114,777 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre walls on both rear tyres cracking

corrosion on rear fuel pipe

Pass 28 Oct 2014 114,777 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Tyre walls on both rear tyres cracking

corrosion on rear fuel pipe

Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre walls starting to crack 195/65/15

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 9 Nov 2012 113,426 miles

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

minor rust front wings

Fail 12 Oct 2011 111,700 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 111,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 109,906 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 104,657 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 104,409 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

General underbody rust

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 101,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 101,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 99,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 94,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 94,198 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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J697 NLL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J697 NLL, 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 J697 NLL registered?

J697 NLL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 21 May 1992.

Is J697 NLL safe to buy?

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