CarVerify

Free Car Check

J765 UBL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,702 mi
Last recorded115,702 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ765 UBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 115,702 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 115,700 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 111,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside rear lamp lense has cracks

Pass 12 Jun 2008 111,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside rear lamp lense has cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2007 108,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 105,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 105,131 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J765 UBL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J765 UBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J765 UBL?

You can check the full history of J765 UBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J765 UBL registered?

J765 UBL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J765 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J765 UBL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J765 UBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J765 UBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.