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J781 MBC

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,264 mi
Last recorded169,264 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ781 MBC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 169,264 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 167,488 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 166,900 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 165,212 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 159,859 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 159,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 156,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 155,025 miles

exhaust deteriated

Fail 21 Sep 2012 155,011 miles

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 151,363 miles

coroded pipe wrongly identified as a brake pipe brake test not required

Fail 13 Sep 2011 151,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant pipe at thermostat broken

Pass 7 Oct 2010 147,567 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear suspension low

Fail 4 Oct 2010 147,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear suspension low

Pass 17 Sep 2009 140,802 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 132,766 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 132,756 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2007 120,189 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 120,144 miles

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

Diff oil seal leaking

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 107,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 97,270 miles

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

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

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

front and rear wishbone inner bushes worn

fuel and suspension pipes under floor corroded

nearside front seat belt webbing slight damage

rear brake pipes corroded

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in front wheel bearings

wiper is poor

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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J781 MBC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J781 MBC, 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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J781 MBC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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