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J866 XAJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,684 mi
Last recorded91,684 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ866 XAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 91,684 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

o/s/r and n/s/r body damage

rear diff slight leak

rear imp[act damage

rusty under vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r and n/s body damage

rear diff slight leak

rusty under vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2015 91,081 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r and n/s body damage

rear diff slight leak

rusty under vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,814 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,120 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 87,120 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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,875 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 85,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 84,972 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 84,972 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,052 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 83,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 82,721 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 82,721 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,822 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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J866 XAJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J866 XAJ, 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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J866 XAJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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