MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake and fuel pipes corroded/front pads low/exhaust corroded
Noise from power stearing
Parking brake travel on maximum
Corrosion on rear brake discs
Corrosion on rear suspension pipes
Slight hydrolic weep from power stearing box
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Corrosion on rear brake discs
Corrosion on rear suspension pipes
Noise from power stearing
Parking brake travel on maximum
Slight hydrolic weep from power stearing box
Front and rear brake hoses perishing
Front wiperblade deteriorating
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic sill covers fitted
as per other vt 32
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
over sills fitted
rear petrol pipes rusty
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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K185 FWA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K185 FWA, 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 K185 FWA registered?
K185 FWA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 September 1992.
Is K185 FWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for K185 FWA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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