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J908 RRJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

256,172 mi
Last recorded256,172 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ908 RRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 256,172 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 252,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 252,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 246,973 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 244,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 240,066 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Very small blow on exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2021 236,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 236,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 229,690 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 229,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 218,813 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 218,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 205,896 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 205,896 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 194,825 miles

Very small blow on exhaust

Pass 7 Apr 2015 184,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 181,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 178,652 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes sliteley rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2012 177,465 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 173,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 166,289 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 166,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 159,879 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 159,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 158,521 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 154,072 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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J908 RRJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 J908 RRJ, 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 J908 RRJ registered?

J908 RRJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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