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K185 FWA

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,001 mi
Last recorded198,001 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK185 FWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 198,001 miles

rear brake and fuel pipes corroded/front pads low/exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 191,030 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 191,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 184,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 179,624 miles

as per other vt 32

Fail 29 Aug 2007 179,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 177,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 168,977 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 168,977 miles

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.

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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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?

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