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K244 TTL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,793 mi
Last recorded154,793 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK244 TTL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 154,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 152,777 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 152,747 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 147,754 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 140,484 miles

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side and near side rear front suspension mountings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 140,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All (Chalked) (Front to Rear also) (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Wheel arch's showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2016 134,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe corroded

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

wiper smearing

Fail 13 Sep 2016 134,255 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe corroded

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

wiper smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,761 miles

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

all rear brake pipes are corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 127,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp incomplete (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all rear brake pipes are corroded

coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 121,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 114,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,494 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 104,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,238 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 98,238 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,921 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 81,788 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,734 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2007 72,734 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2007 72,627 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2006 63,437 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,448 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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K244 TTL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K244 TTL, 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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K244 TTL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 September 1992.

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