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J709 DYR

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,535 mi
Last recorded89,535 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ709 DYR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 88,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 86,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 86,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 84,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,321 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI'S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 68,946 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,880 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 68,880 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,552 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 68,552 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play At steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has surface cracks but no ply or chord visible

Nearside Rear Tyre is getting close to wear bands/legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre has surface cracks but no ply or chord visible

Offside Rear Tyre is getting close to wear bands/legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,648 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 66,648 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,584 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 65,580 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,667 miles

all metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing just above wear bar indicator

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,755 miles

offside front fog light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,939 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 62,939 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,831 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 61,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,691 miles

exhaust rattle when under load

Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,309 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 59,309 miles

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

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

off side front fog light is not working

spare tyre is punctured

Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,258 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,101 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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J709 DYR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J709 DYR, 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 J709 DYR registered?

J709 DYR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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