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K251 PBJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,580 mi
Last recorded177,580 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK251 PBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 177,580 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 169,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 169,314 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended rear belts jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 161,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive noisey but not rough at time of test (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2017 161,527 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive noisey but not rough at time of test (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 153,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre becoming close to limit

rear pads low

Fail 6 Jun 2016 153,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre becoming close to limit

rear pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2015 144,880 miles

see last test

Fail 4 Jun 2015 144,820 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 137,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 130,119 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre getting low wearing inner edge

oil leak from diff

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 121,095 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 112,795 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 104,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 103,513 miles

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

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

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

off side headlamp chipped

Fail 15 May 2009 103,513 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

off side headlamp chipped

Pass 15 May 2008 102,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 100,804 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 95,874 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 95,874 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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K251 PBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K251 PBJ, 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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K251 PBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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