1992 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · J103 HMT
1992 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 120,028 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2010.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 230
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J103 HMT Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2009
- 120,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J103 HMT Mileage History
- 28/02/2006105,784 mi
- 03/03/2006105,784 mi
- 19/01/2007110,094 mi+4,310 mi
- 19/01/2007110,098 mi+4 mi
- 20/02/2008116,282 mi+6,184 mi
- 19/03/2009120,028 mi+3,746 mi
Average of roughly 4,668 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
J103 HMT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mercedes 230 (J103 HMT) between February 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
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