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J937 XAJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,632 mi
Last recorded86,632 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ937 XAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 86,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,653 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 84,653 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil fumes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 81,268 miles

Fuel cap slightly perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,884 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 79,865 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,849 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 76,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,655 miles

both rear disc pitted

front body panels slight corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2020 72,655 miles

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges inside boot (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear disc pitted

front body panels slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,400 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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J937 XAJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J937 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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What year was J937 XAJ registered?

J937 XAJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 July 1992.

Is J937 XAJ safe to buy?

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