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J705 PEY

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,719 mi
Last recorded160,719 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ705 PEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 160,719 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 157,817 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 155,988 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 155,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.08% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 151,771 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 148,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 143,493 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 139,189 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 136,436 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 136,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 135,767 miles

hole in offside front floorwell.

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2006 128,175 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 128,175 miles

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

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

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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J705 PEY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J705 PEY, 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 J705 PEY registered?

J705 PEY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J705 PEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J705 PEY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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