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K145 STT

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,610 mi
Last recorded174,610 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK145 STT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 174,610 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 172,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 169,075 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension mount cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above differential (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 162,968 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

offside front floor corrosion not in prescribed areas

Fail 1 Jun 2018 162,968 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

offside front floor corrosion not in prescribed areas

Pass 9 Feb 2017 151,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 151,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 145,311 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 139,748 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 136,680 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 134,886 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 130,227 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil springs corroding

rear chassis corroding by subframe mounts

Pass 6 Apr 2011 122,097 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 122,093 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 114,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 103,653 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge & cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2007 98,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 83,627 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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K145 STT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K145 STT, 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 K145 STT registered?

K145 STT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 20 August 1992.

Is K145 STT safe to buy?

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