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J880 RBW

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,454 mi
Last recorded146,454 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 RBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 146,454 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear gunner seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 146,454 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 144,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 143,884 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 143,881 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 143,839 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 136,066 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 136,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 129,868 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 127,118 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 127,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,003 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 125,994 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 121,884 miles

Rear coil springs corroded.

Some corrosion rear self-levelling suspension pipes.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 119,703 miles

Some corrosion of rear self-levelling supension pipes.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 119,698 miles

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

Some corrosion of rear self-levelling supension pipes.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 113,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 112,969 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,538 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 100,791 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 96,267 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 91,606 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 88,298 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 83,151 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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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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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What year was J880 RBW registered?

J880 RBW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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