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K139 RDL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,536 mi
Last recorded218,536 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK139 RDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2017 218,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 211,401 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 211,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 205,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 201,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 191,977 miles

condensation in off side front headlight but pattern is correct

Pass 13 Apr 2012 182,625 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 182,625 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 169,106 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 169,106 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 163,222 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 163,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 158,806 miles

rear no plate poor condition but can be read

Pass 4 Apr 2008 154,294 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 146,234 miles

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

Oil leak

front & rear number plates becoming faded can still read when tested

Pass 27 Mar 2007 146,234 miles

Oil leak

front & rear number plates becoming faded can still read when tested

Pass 4 Apr 2006 132,288 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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K139 RDL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RDL, 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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K139 RDL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 25 November 1992.

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