MOT Status
Mileage
172,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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