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J975 NKO

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,907 mi
Last recorded159,907 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ975 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 159,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 159,907 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 159,436 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 158,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 155,124 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 153,600 miles

Rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to a heavy coating of grease

Fail 7 Apr 2016 153,585 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to a heavy coating of grease

Pass 18 Mar 2015 153,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 153,114 miles

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

floor pan slightly corroded

under vechicle conponents slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 152,663 miles

nearside and offside headlights chiped

play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2012 150,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 147,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 144,914 miles

Both headlamp lenses have chips in

Pass 2 Apr 2009 141,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 137,421 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 134,190 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2007 134,185 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2006 131,176 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 NKO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

J975 NKO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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