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J975 NBJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,219 mi
Last recorded165,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ975 NBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 165,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 161,123 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 161,004 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 156,222 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 156,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 151,934 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 151,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 150,631 miles

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

both front tyres worn on legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2008 147,005 miles

heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2007 141,558 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 138,202 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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J975 NBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J975 NBJ, 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 J975 NBJ registered?

J975 NBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 27 April 1992.

Is J975 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J975 NBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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