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K166 PNR

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,059 mi
Last recorded157,059 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 PNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 157,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Body panel corroded WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Body panel corroded WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 154,214 miles

corrosion outside prescribbed areas

Pass 8 Dec 2017 150,695 miles

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

corrision outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Dec 2016 146,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 144,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front wings corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 144,156 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front wings corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 141,162 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 141,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 135,765 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 128,545 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 121,885 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 114,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

nearside metal fuel pipes corroding

propshaft rubber couplings from gearbox worn and rattling

Fail 18 Nov 2010 114,897 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

propshaft rubber couplings from gearbox worn and rattling

slight surface corrossion on most rear suspension components and mounting area's

Pass 20 Nov 2009 108,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 106,491 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 106,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 105,663 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 104,787 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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K166 PNR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red 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 K166 PNR, 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 K166 PNR registered?

K166 PNR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 August 1992.

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