MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Direction indicators incorrect colour Nearside front light lens damaged which is allowing to show white light (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicators incorrect colour Nearside rear light lens damaged which is allowing to show white light (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Freeplay in nearside front steering system
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
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K686 JGX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 K686 JGX, 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 K686 JGX registered?
K686 JGX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 12 August 1992.
Is K686 JGX safe to buy?
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