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K23 RSJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,382 mi
Last recorded186,382 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 RSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 186,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 185,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 185,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust mountings perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 182,960 miles

REAR SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODEING

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODEING

SEVERAL SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

UNDERSIDE CORRODEING

Fail 8 Feb 2017 182,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

REAR SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODEING

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODEING

SEVERAL SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

UNDERSIDE CORRODEING

Pass 10 Feb 2016 180,131 miles

MOST SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

N/S MIRROR DETIRIORATED

SEVERAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODEING

Pass 10 Feb 2015 178,069 miles

rear tyres tread low n/s looks soft

several suspension bushes perishing

suspension pipes corrodeing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 173,129 miles

corrosion evident on under side

ex mounting broken

sevaral sus pipes corrodeing

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 170,722 miles

brake pipe under the bonnet has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2013 170,711 miles

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

brake pipe under the bonnet has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2012 168,197 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 168,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 165,266 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

suspension pipes corrodeing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 160,393 miles

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

frtont n/s brake pipe corrodeing

washers partialy blocked

Pass 17 Feb 2009 156,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 152,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 147,843 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 147,843 miles

Rear 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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K23 RSJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K23 RSJ, 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 K23 RSJ registered?

K23 RSJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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