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J988 NKL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,391 mi
Last recorded112,391 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ988 NKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 112,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

temporary fuel cap

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,879 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 108,878 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 103,883 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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J988 NKL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J988 NKL, 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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How do I check the history of J988 NKL?

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What year was J988 NKL registered?

J988 NKL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 25 February 1992.

Is J988 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J988 NKL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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