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YJ52 JMY

2002 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,914 mi
Last recorded157,914 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 23083,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 JMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 157,914 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 157,914 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 157,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 157,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 153,411 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 151,307 miles

EXHAUST BRACKETS MISSING BUT STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Pass 4 Feb 2016 144,781 miles

brake warning light on (pads appear okay)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 144,781 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake warning light on (pads appear okay)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 137,232 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 129,458 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 129,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 120,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 112,364 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 112,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 103,627 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 93,252 miles

o/s rear tyre running off on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,801 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 74,670 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 62,510 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 47,615 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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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YJ52 JMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 83,088 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 YJ52 JMY, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YJ52 JMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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