1992 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · J97 JPN
1992 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 161,810 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J97 JPN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 161,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J97 JPN Mileage History
- 24/05/200691,095 mi
- 24/05/200691,095 mi
- 15/06/200795,620 mi+4,525 mi
- 20/05/200899,294 mi+3,674 mi
- 28/05/2009103,703 mi+4,409 mi
- 02/06/2010107,501 mi+3,798 mi
- 26/05/2011112,296 mi+4,795 mi
- 24/05/2012117,234 mi+4,938 mi
- 23/05/2013122,171 mi+4,937 mi
- 22/05/2014126,096 mi+3,925 mi
- 26/09/2016126,632 mi+536 mi
- 07/10/2016126,649 mi+17 mi
- 21/09/2017134,298 mi+7,649 mi
- 04/03/2019143,514 mi+9,216 mi
- 02/04/2020149,227 mi+5,713 mi
- 02/04/2020149,227 mi
- 08/04/2021150,901 mi+1,674 mi
- 16/04/2021150,939 mi+38 mi
- 24/03/2022154,723 mi+3,784 mi
- 12/04/2023159,358 mi+4,635 mi
- 09/04/2024161,252 mi+1,894 mi
- 18/06/2026161,810 mi+558 mi
- 18/06/2026161,810 mi
Average of roughly 3,524 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
J97 JPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 230 (J97 JPN) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 50kg (1.2.1 (e))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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