MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
condition of front number plate
corrosion to fuel pipes borderline at off side rear
slight play both front wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
condition of front number plate
corrosion to fuel pipes borderline at off side rear
slight play both front wheel bearings
corrosion to fuel pipes
wear offside front tyre inner edge
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
corrosion to fuel pipes
wear offside front tyre inner edge
exhaust tail pipe corroded
wear both rear tyres
wear nearside front tyre on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J940 SPB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Turquoise with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J940 SPB, 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
How do I check the history of J940 SPB?
You can check the full history of J940 SPB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J940 SPB registered?
J940 SPB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 7 April 1992.
Is J940 SPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for J940 SPB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J940 SPB have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J940 SPB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.