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ExpiredMileage
146,454 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear gunner seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear gunner seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))
third row of seats not fitted at time of test belts not checked
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))
third row of seats not fitted at time of test belts not checked
Both rear tyres starting to crack in base of treads
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened to rear self levelling pipe rusty (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear coil springs corroded.
Some corrosion rear self-levelling suspension pipes.
Some corrosion of rear self-levelling supension pipes.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Some corrosion of rear self-levelling supension pipes.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust bracket to transmission case corroded through. System still adequately supported.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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J880 RBW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J880 RBW, 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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J880 RBW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 March 1992.
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