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J970 JKP

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,226 mi
Last recorded200,226 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 JKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 200,226 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 200,180 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 199,331 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 27 Jan 2016 197,646 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 194,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 194,936 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 190,695 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 190,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

nearside front upper spring mount/inner wing has slight corrosion

steering box has slight leak

Pass 31 Dec 2012 184,131 miles

nearside front steering idler has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2011 176,765 miles

nearside front steering idler arm has slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2011 176,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2010 169,816 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 163,057 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 156,721 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 156,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 145,554 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 145,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 134,111 miles

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rearmost seats not fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2006 134,111 miles

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rearmost seats not fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2005 128,368 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 128,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear 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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J970 JKP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JKP, 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 JKP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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