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K278 MGX

1993 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,297 mi
Last recorded133,297 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 230142,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 133,297 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 133,143 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 120,905 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 113,186 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 113,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 105,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

nearside front seat belt starting to fray

rear brake discs slightly

rear exhaust mountings weak

Fail 30 Nov 2006 105,377 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 21 Nov 2005 101,175 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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K278 MGX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K278 MGX, 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 K278 MGX registered?

K278 MGX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K278 MGX safe to buy?

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