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K265 JYB

1993 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,777 mi
Last recorded179,777 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 230142,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK265 JYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 179,777 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough ball joints siezed (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel lines corroded

o/s and n/s front floor holed by corrosion not within 30 cm

Pass 12 Jul 2023 175,550 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Pipe corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 175,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Pipe corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 172,089 miles

Brake disc's corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded and has a minor leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 172,088 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc's corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded and has a minor leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 172,087 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2020 172,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch corroded. Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch corroded. Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative Parking brake records no effort on either side. (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Coil springs corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion front to rear

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 171,068 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 170,781 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 169,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 163,957 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 160,076 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 154,876 miles

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

o/s front and n/s rear tyers cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 151,827 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 150,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 149,510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 148,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 148,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 148,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 147,433 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 146,267 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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K265 JYB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 142,516 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 K265 JYB, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K265 JYB registered?

K265 JYB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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