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K125 UPL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,623 mi
Last recorded194,623 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK125 UPL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 194,623 miles

slight play in the steering box

Pass 22 Sep 2015 191,862 miles

slight play in the steering box

Pass 8 Oct 2014 188,834 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 188,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 185,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 185,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 183,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2011 179,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 179,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 175,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 175,653 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 170,516 miles

front number plate slightly faded

nearside rear tyre worn on ouiter edge close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2008 166,328 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2007 160,688 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2007 160,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2006 155,005 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 147,096 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
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K125 UPL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 131,354 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 K125 UPL, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K125 UPL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 20 November 1992.

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