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JGH 940X

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

172,047 mi
Last recorded172,047 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 940X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2006 172,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

alternator belt worn and very noisey

battery tray holled and corroded

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r c.v boot insercure and n/s/r twisted

unable to check in boot

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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JGH 940X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 117,250 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 JGH 940X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JGH 940X registered?

JGH 940X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is JGH 940X safe to buy?

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