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K23 MGC

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,473 mi
Last recorded88,473 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 88,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 88,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,168 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,501 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 87,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,273 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,008 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,718 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,891 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,630 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,639 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 83,253 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 82,704 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 80,049 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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K23 MGC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 K23 MGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K23 MGC registered?

K23 MGC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 October 1992.

Is K23 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K23 MGC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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