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J804 UPA

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,531 mi
Last recorded83,531 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ804 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 83,531 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,521 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,496 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,450 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,391 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,330 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 83,330 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,669 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,083 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

off side front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,724 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 79,527 miles

pass & advise o/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,220 miles

o/s inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,498 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,682 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 72,834 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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J804 UPA 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 94.1%.

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 J804 UPA, 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 J804 UPA registered?

J804 UPA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J804 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J804 UPA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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