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J940 SPB

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Turquoise Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,910 mi
Last recorded224,910 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ940 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 224,910 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 219,408 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 219,341 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 214,315 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 214,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 205,016 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2008 205,014 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

corrosion to fuel pipes

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2007 189,479 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

wear both rear tyres

wear nearside front tyre on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2006 178,809 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 178,809 miles

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.

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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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

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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?

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