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J976 NKO

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,940 mi
Last recorded246,940 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 246,940 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 246,917 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 240,540 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s.o/s. front and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 240,540 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s.o/s. front and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 237,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 237,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 235,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 232,259 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 232,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 224,073 miles

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp

Pass 19 Jan 2017 218,529 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2016 212,125 miles

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp

Pass 28 Jan 2015 205,963 miles

all 4 tyres getting near legal limits

Pass 13 Jan 2014 198,572 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 189,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 180,386 miles

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

rear brake pipes are corroding, not excessive at present

rear exhaust corroding, and bandaged repaired in a couple of places, still secure and not blowing at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2011 172,820 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outside edges near legal limits

Pass 6 Jan 2010 167,445 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 167,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 163,139 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 161,439 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 154,321 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 154,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 149,350 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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J976 NKO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J976 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 J976 NKO registered?

J976 NKO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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