MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front inner wing corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front inner wing corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front inner steering joint has slight play
corrosion offside front inner wing
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front top shocker mounts starting to deteroate
o/s inner wheel arch corroded in non prescribed area
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front shocker top mounts starting to deteorate
o/s front inner wheel arch corroded in non pescribed area
stain around fuel tank no leak found
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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J828 HVH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 J828 HVH, 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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J828 HVH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1992.
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