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J830 EGP

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

200,577 mi
Last recorded200,577 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ830 EGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 200,577 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering idler arm has slight play.

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 197,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 196,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 195,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from rear suspension level pump

Fail 17 Aug 2022 195,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from rear suspension level pump

Pass 18 Aug 2021 192,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 187,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 182,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 177,490 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside rear sub-frame front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroding in clips

nearside steering idler has slight play

offside parking brake effort is lower than nearside

Pass 24 Aug 2017 172,392 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn inner shoulder

oil residue engine / auto box area's

Pass 18 Aug 2016 168,200 miles

Cracks in o.s.f brake hose

O.s.f suspension arm bushes worn

Oil leak

Outer wall of n.s.f tyre damaged

Rear brake pads 75% or more worn

Tread on o.s.r tyre less than 3mm

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 15 Aug 2015 163,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 158,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

N/S/R steal belt buckel clip damaged

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

O/S/F steal belt retrack slow in return

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 158,465 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

N/S/R steal belt buckel clip damaged

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

O/S/F steal belt retrack slow in return

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 153,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 150,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 147,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 143,789 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 138,938 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 134,223 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 128,245 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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J830 EGP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J830 EGP, 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 J830 EGP registered?

J830 EGP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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