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Mercedes-Benz 230

Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 2,299 cc

J291 XFSMOT history

J291 XFS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 12 Jun 1992. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,939 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J291 XFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
12 Jun 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J291 XFS was last recorded at 154,939 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,020 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
919 miles
Average per year
1,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,939 miles
  • 2024 – 154,020 miles
  • 2023 – 151,040 miles
  • 2022 – 149,113 miles
  • 2021 – 148,453 miles
  • 2014 – 148,393 miles
  • 2013 – 148,224 miles
  • 2011 – 148,064 miles
  • 2010 – 145,396 miles
  • 2009 – 142,282 miles
  • 2008 – 138,533 miles
  • 2007 – 135,081 miles
  • 2006 – 130,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,939 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,939 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,939 miles
    Test number
    978241655128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,020 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,020 miles
    Test number
    526513126014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,040 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    151,040 miles
    Test number
    669279182709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,113 miles (+660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    149,113 miles
    Test number
    321262898641
    • AdvisoryEntire under side coverd in under seal

  5. Pass148,453 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,453 miles
    Test number
    493623295711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail148,449 miles (+56)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,449 miles
    Test number
    733143533305
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cab floor to front chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cab floor to front chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass148,393 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    148,393 miles
    Test number
    927313644140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,224 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,224 miles
    Test number
    505193933183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass148,224 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    148,224 miles
    Test number
    909963933111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,064 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    148,064 miles
    Test number
    209038961471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    145,396 miles
    Test number
    680439810027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail145,396 miles (+3,114)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,396 miles
    Test number
    554088110006
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass142,282 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    142,282 miles
    Test number
    303399719044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,533 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    138,533 miles
    Test number
    801115918035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass135,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    420009807048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail135,081 miles (+4,281)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    532199007022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass130,800 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    130,800 miles
    Test number
    352776316046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,753 miles1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,753 miles
    Test number
    832840316063
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J291 XFS

Does J291 XFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J291 XFS is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J291 XFS?
The MOT on J291 XFS is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J291 XFS done?
J291 XFS was recorded at 154,939 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 1,216 miles a year.
Has J291 XFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J291 XFS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on J291 XFS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J291 XFS find?
J291 XFS passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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