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J830 LGB

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,179 mi
Last recorded139,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ830 LGB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 139,179 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cut

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs worn

aux belt deteriorated

battery held in place with leather belt

slight coolant leak

vehicle underbody slight corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2025 138,452 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs in poor condition

aux belt deteriorated

battery loose but not able to fall out (secured with a belt )

crack in window screen

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 6 Feb 2024 138,018 miles

all brake disks worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

oil leak engine

rear axle leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low lamp on

exhaust support bracket deteriorated but still supporting at test

oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 135,867 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexible rubber joint deteriorated and has slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front window does not operate

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all wheel arches corroded

engine coolant light illuminated

slight play in steering idler

Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,660 miles

Front propshaft bush worn

Nearside Front window does not operate

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

all coil springs corroded

all wheel arches corroded

coolant warning light illuminated

front number plate deteriorated

rear diff oil leak

rear number plate screw missing

slight play in steering idler

Fail 10 Nov 2020 135,660 miles

Front propshaft bush worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front window does not operate

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

all coil springs corroded

all wheel arches corroded

coolant warning light illuminated

front number plate deteriorated

rear diff oil leak

rear number plate screw missing

slight play in steering idler

Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,230 miles

1 fixing missing from rear number plate

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front window does not operate

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

all coil springs corroded

all wheel arches corroded

coolant light illuminated on dash

rear diff has slight oil leak

slight play in steering idler and steering box

Fail 6 Nov 2019 135,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

1 fixing missing from rear number plate

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front window does not operate

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all coil springs corroded

all wheel arches corroded

coolant light illuminated on dash

rear diff has slight oil leak

slight play in steering idler and steering box

Pass 14 Nov 2018 133,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front window not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all coil springs corroded

all four wheel arches corroded

coolant light on dash

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Fail 30 Oct 2018 133,357 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

all coil spring corroded

all four outer wheel arches corroded

coolant light on dash

nearside front window does not work

rear diff slight oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 131,984 miles

Nearside Front window mech not working

all wheel arches corroded

both front shock absorbers misting

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wheel bearing have slight play

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Oct 2017 131,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x3 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front window mech not working

all wheel arches corroded

both front shock absorbers misting

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wheel bearing have slight play

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,398 miles

coolant light is on the dash

engine has signs of an oil leak

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches has had filler repair work

nearside and offside rear springs corroded

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Oct 2015 122,327 miles

engine has signs of an oil leak

nearside and offside front wheel bearings have slight play

rear diff has signs of a leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

engine has signs of an oil leak

nearside and offside front wheel bearings have slight play

rear diff has signs of a leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 117,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks

Fail 23 Aug 2014 117,640 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front wing has damage but covered by tape

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Outer sills have sill covers

Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,440 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,194 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 108,446 miles

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

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

over heated

Fail 17 Aug 2011 108,430 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

over heated

Pass 18 Aug 2010 106,367 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs liped

both wing repesters lences missing

Fail 19 Jul 2010 106,350 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front discks liped

n/s wing repeater lence missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 101,980 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 101,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 100,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 92,169 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 LGB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J830 LGB, 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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J830 LGB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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