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NEZ 31

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

246,308 mi
Last recorded246,308 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 31
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 246,308 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s and o/s wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 244,542 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on boarder line (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Oct 2019 240,584 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 240,584 miles

Rear Road wheel fixing missing NS/OS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 234,678 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 234,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NS/OS (1.4.1 (a))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 227,658 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS/OS (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 227,658 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS/OS (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 222,103 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 222,103 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 222,098 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner corrosion on wing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 214,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 214,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 205,478 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 205,478 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 193,590 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 185,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 185,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 179,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 179,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 170,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 167,521 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 163,453 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 158,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 150,434 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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NEZ 31 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NEZ 31, 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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NEZ 31 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 September 1992.

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