MOT Status
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96,477 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Suspension components corroded
Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension components corroded
Slight play in steering linkage
Slight under-body surface corrosion
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Suspension components corroded
Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension components corroded
Slight play in steering linkage
Slight under-body surface corrosion
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules
corrosion to n/s/f coil spring
corrosion to underside components
damage to inside side wall n/s/r
rear bottom arms covers fitted
rear coil springs corroded
rear diff damp
rear shock sleves insecure
slight imbalance on rear park brake
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in steering linkages
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules
corrosion to n/s/f coil spring
corrosion to underside components
damage to inside side wall n/s/r
rear bottom arms covers fitted
rear coil springs corroded
rear diff damp
rear shock sleves insecure
slight imbalance on rear park brake
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in steering linkages
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all coil springs corroded
corrosion to underside components
exhaust system corroded
n/s/r Tyre suspect run flat
read diff damp
rear bottom arms covers fitted
rear brake pads worn uneven
rear shocka shrouds insecure
corrosion to underside components and structure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f + o/s/f sub frame corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front sub frame corroded
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K159 CAX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 K159 CAX, 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 K159 CAX registered?
K159 CAX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is K159 CAX safe to buy?
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