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J272 OFX

1992 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 2842cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,190 mi
Last recorded121,190 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes Unknown143,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 OFX
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,842cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 121,190 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 117,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2024 116,294 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 114,684 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 114,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 111,625 miles

Offside wide angle mirror missing

Fail 4 Jun 2021 111,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative on offside (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps working but not illuminating plate(dirty inside) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside wide angle mirror missing

Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,678 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2019 109,678 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,510 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,536 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 105,536 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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J272 OFX is a 1992 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,842cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 143,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J272 OFX is a 1992 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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