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K139 AJB

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK139 AJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 148,077 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 148,066 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 136,846 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 136,846 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 127,687 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 127,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 116,212 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 116,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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K139 AJB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K139 AJB, 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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What year was K139 AJB registered?

K139 AJB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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