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RSX 88J

1994 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 23078,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSX 88J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1994
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 82,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 82,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 81,047 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed nearside and offside front (5.2.2b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,564 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 80,547 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,020 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,017 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pad retaining pin missing (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,548 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,381 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 72,279 miles

Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Advise battery insecure

Advise front brake hoses support bracket grommets missing

Advise nearside rear brake binding

Advise sunvisor offside missing

Advise wiring loom offside under bonnet exposed

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,025 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,243 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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RSX 88J is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 78,538 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 RSX 88J, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RSX 88J registered?

RSX 88J is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is RSX 88J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSX 88J shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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