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J759 EGF

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,355 mi
Last recorded179,355 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ759 EGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 179,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Oct 2024 179,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working X2 (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 175,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 173,824 miles

Centre rear seat belt not checked.

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wing heavily corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 172,995 miles

Centre rear and nearside rear seat belts not checked.

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 172,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in the centre box just before it joins the back box and a large hole in the bottom of the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Centre rear and nearside rear seat belts not checked.

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 170,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 166,193 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 166,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 161,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 157,999 miles

rear suspension pipes carroded

slight play in drag link arm

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Sep 2016 156,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 156,540 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 153,836 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 152,494 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Jul 2014 152,494 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Jun 2013 148,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads look very low

front exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 29 Jun 2013 148,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads look very low

front exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 28 May 2012 143,924 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 140,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 136,431 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2009 132,330 miles

both rear tyre treads on limit

Pass 5 Apr 2008 127,101 miles

battery insecure

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2007 122,813 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 122,801 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread on limit

Pass 22 Apr 2006 118,803 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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J759 EGF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J759 EGF, 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 J759 EGF registered?

J759 EGF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 25 February 1992.

Is J759 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J759 EGF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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