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K754 JGX

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,036 mi
Last recorded153,036 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK754 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 153,036 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 6 Nov 2018 153,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Oct 2017 149,310 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 149,310 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 145,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 145,287 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 145,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine idle irractic

Pass 19 Jul 2014 143,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 143,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 143,352 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Passenger side seat back poor

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wiper blade poor

Fail 1 Sep 2011 143,345 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake warning lamp on

Passenger side seat back poor

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wiper blade poor

Pass 3 Sep 2010 141,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2009 138,360 miles

Corrosion in rear pannel

Fail 2 Jul 2009 138,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Corrosion in rear pannel

Pass 23 Nov 2007 133,709 miles

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)

Oil leak

slight play in steering idler

Pass 29 Nov 2006 129,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight leak from steering box

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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K754 JGX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 K754 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K754 JGX registered?

K754 JGX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K754 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K754 JGX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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