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J901 VEP

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,197 mi
Last recorded187,197 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ901 VEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 187,197 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 185,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light load valve x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

SIDESKIRTS fitted not allowing full inspectioni

Fail 9 Mar 2020 185,574 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light load valve x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

SIDESKIRTS fitted not allowing full inspectioni

Pass 7 Jan 2019 180,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 176,290 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 176,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 168,586 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 168,561 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 168,091 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 168,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1,Adviseable to check front wheel alignment due to both front tyres wearing at outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 167,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 167,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 166,658 miles

1,Adviseable to check front wheel alignment due to both front tyres wearing at outer edges.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2009 166,649 miles

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

1,Adviseable to check front wheel alignment due to both front tyres wearing at outer edges.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2008 165,769 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 162,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 155,068 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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J901 VEP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J901 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J901 VEP registered?

J901 VEP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J901 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J901 VEP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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