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J708 UPA

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,320 mi
Last recorded186,320 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ708 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 186,320 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 186,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Mar 2008 183,318 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2006 173,808 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 165,606 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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J708 UPA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J708 UPA, 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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J708 UPA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J708 UPA safe to buy?

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