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K178 CNA

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 1930cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,762 mi
Last recorded172,762 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 CNA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,930cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 172,762 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 172,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive needs a cat (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 161,546 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 159,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 143,313 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 128,588 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 128,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 115,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 115,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 107,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 103,083 miles

Advise replacement headlamps for RHD vehicle (beam convertors fitted at time of test)

Major coolant leak from water pump

Fail 6 Sep 2011 103,083 miles

Advise replacement headlamps for RHD vehicle (beam convertors fitted at time of test)

Major coolant leak from water pump

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 61,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2005 59,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage n/s front tyre wall

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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K178 CNA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 1,930cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 K178 CNA, 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 K178 CNA registered?

K178 CNA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K178 CNA safe to buy?

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