MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,876 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
def oil leak
engine oil leak
gear box oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn smooth on the edges
nearside rear tyre worn smooth on the edges
offside front tyre damaged
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre worn smooth on the edges
nearside rear tyre worn smooth on the edges
offside front tyre damaged
Nearside front, Nearside rear and offside rear tyres abnormal wear
Offside rear tyre wall damaged
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
All 4 tyres abnormal wear
Offside rear tyre wall damaged
propshaft coupling bolt missing
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
propshaft coupling bolt missing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J785 RUR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 J785 RUR, 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 J785 RUR registered?
J785 RUR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 12 March 1992.
Is J785 RUR safe to buy?
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