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J972 HGH

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,936 mi
Last recorded135,936 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 HGH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 135,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 135,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,239 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 135,239 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 134,357 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 134,357 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 133,603 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 133,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 132,948 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 132,524 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 132,524 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,075 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 130,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 128,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 126,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 124,775 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 123,176 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 123,176 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 121,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 121,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 119,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre damage to sidewall.

Rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 115,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

travel in handbrake

Pass 29 Nov 2006 113,376 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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J972 HGH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J972 HGH, 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 J972 HGH registered?

J972 HGH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 24 February 1992.

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