MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,597 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
heat shield on front exhaust pipe loose
slight oil leak from steering damper
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
heat shield on front exhaust pipe loose
slight oil leak from steering damper
offside front tyre worn low on outer edge
offside rear lamp lens cracked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K242 UWL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K242 UWL, 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 K242 UWL registered?
K242 UWL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.
Is K242 UWL safe to buy?
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