MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,571 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front floor coroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front floor coroding
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust is hanging low
front number plate cracked
lambda sensor laying on bracket
nearside rear shock absorber cover deteriorated
nearside rear tyre cut in tread but no visable cords
oil leak
Both rear brake hoses perished
Cut to inner side wall nearside rear tyre
Engine oil leak
Front wishbones chassis attachment corroded
Nearsaide rear tyre valve corroded
Nearside rear tyre valve perished
Offside front headlamp on upper limits
Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear fog lamp switch stiff
Some play in both front wheel bearings
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both rear brake hoses perished
Cut to inner side wall nearside rear tyre
Engine oil leak
Front wishbones chassis attachment corroded
Nearsaide rear tyre valve corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre valve perished
Offside front headlamp on upper limits
Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear fog lamp switch stiff
Some play in both front wheel bearings
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch stiff
Both rear brake hoses perished
Cut on inner tyre wall nearside rear
Engine oil leak
Front wishbones chassis attachment corroded
Minor leak of exhaust gases
Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift
Nearside rear tyre valve perished
Offside front headlamp on upper limits
Rear brake pipes corroded
Some play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
fuel cap seal perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre tread cut but not deep enough to reach the cords
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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J847 UMO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J847 UMO, 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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J847 UMO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 13 March 1992.
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