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J843 RFJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,059 mi
Last recorded180,059 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ843 RFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 180,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear exhaust pipe is resting on chassis

Fail 26 Feb 2018 180,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering malfunctioning drive belt slack (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear exhaust pipe is resting on chassis

Pass 2 Sep 2016 177,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track control arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre -- screw in tread pattern

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

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

exhaust leak ( engine)

rear seats not in use

Pass 13 Jul 2015 171,411 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 shock absorbers are weak in operation

Fail 8 Jul 2015 171,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 shock absorbers are weak in operation

Pass 27 Aug 2013 163,806 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 163,761 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 163,418 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 158,068 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 158,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 146,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel cap sealing washer slight split

rear seats not in use

Fail 5 Aug 2010 146,914 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

abs light comes on intermittantly indicating a fault.mot abs light sequence test correct .pass & advise

fuel cap sealing washer slight split

rear seats not in use

Pass 12 Dec 2008 138,853 miles

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

all exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2008 138,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

all exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2007 130,700 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 130,699 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 117,454 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 117,449 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J843 RFJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J843 RFJ, 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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J843 RFJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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