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K223 YEW

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Purple Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

240,982 mi
Last recorded240,982 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK223 YEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 240,982 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 239,982 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 239,964 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 238,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2019 238,041 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 236,004 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 236,004 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 233,368 miles

Brake pipe corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 233,368 miles

Brake pipe corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 231,106 miles

brake pipes corrosion

fuel pipes corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2016 231,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corrosion

fuel pipes corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2015 228,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pipes corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2014 225,542 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes corrosion

Pass 13 May 2013 221,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 218,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corrosion

windscreen

Pass 24 May 2011 214,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corrosion

rear suspension link

Pass 30 Apr 2010 209,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2010 209,878 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2009 205,814 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 200,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 192,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 184,735 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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K223 YEW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Purple with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K223 YEW, 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 K223 YEW registered?

K223 YEW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 August 1992.

Is K223 YEW safe to buy?

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