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K288 LML

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,695 mi
Last recorded188,695 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK288 LML
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 188,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 178,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 173,887 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 173,886 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 169,280 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 169,279 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K288 LML is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K288 LML, 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 K288 LML registered?

K288 LML is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K288 LML safe to buy?

The MOT history for K288 LML shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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