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K232 MGU

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,609 mi
Last recorded162,609 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK232 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 162,609 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 158,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 158,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 153,388 miles

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

offside front wheel arch corroded and repaired with duct tape.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 146,785 miles

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

offside wheelarch sharp edges covered with padded tape

Fail 30 Mar 2012 146,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 140,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 136,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 131,614 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 127,658 miles

front reg plate fading

rear metal brake pipes corroding/slight leak from power steering box

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,270 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 12,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 116,590 miles

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

both n/plates fadding

handbrake long

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

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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K232 MGU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K232 MGU, 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 K232 MGU registered?

K232 MGU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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