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J846 HMA

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,848 mi
Last recorded208,848 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ846 HMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 208,848 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 208,844 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 206,145 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 205,821 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 205,089 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust around manifold

slight play n.s. steering idler

Fail 31 Jan 2011 205,088 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

heat shield loose above rear box

slight blow from exhaust around manifold

slight play n.s. steering idler

Pass 25 Jan 2010 195,592 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 195,400 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 184,889 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o.s.f. seat belt getting slow to retract

slight imbalance front and rear brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2008 174,172 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 174,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 171,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 168,379 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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J846 HMA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J846 HMA, 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 J846 HMA registered?

J846 HMA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J846 HMA safe to buy?

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