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J970 DJD

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,651 mi
Last recorded180,651 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 DJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 180,651 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 180,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 180,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 177,738 miles

Advise rear tyre,s starting to wear close to wear bars

Pass 4 Sep 2013 175,474 miles

Advise rear upper shocker mounts have slight wear

Fail 3 Sep 2013 175,474 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise rear upper shocker mounts have slight wear

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 172,431 miles

CAT BREAKING UP

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 172,431 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

CAT BREAKING UP

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F FOG LIGHT OUT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 189,222 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 165,764 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 165,764 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2009 161,994 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 158,459 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in osf/nsf wheel bearings

Pass 10 Aug 2007 154,324 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 154,274 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 149,722 miles

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

centre exhauast clamp corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2005 144,319 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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J970 DJD 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 70.6%.

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 J970 DJD, 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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J970 DJD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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