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K293 DPY

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,720 mi
Last recorded125,720 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK293 DPY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2021 125,720 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst in rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 125,510 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 124,440 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 124,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 122,090 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 122,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 120,933 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 120,932 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 120,441 miles

welding repairs covered in underseal unable to inspect properly

Fail 30 Apr 2015 120,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 119,950 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 119,809 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise offside front and nearside front tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Mar 2012 119,568 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 119,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 119,342 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 119,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 118,921 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 118,711 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 118,473 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded-slight corrosion brake hose ferruls & inner wing advise underseal-slight play steering & suspension joints

Pass 13 Mar 2007 117,746 miles

slight corrosion inner wings-exhaust bracket corroded -slight play steering

Pass 9 Mar 2006 116,595 miles

advisory noted VT32 190587466484

Fail 8 Mar 2006 116,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play front & rear suspension bushes-slight brake judder - front & rear brake slight out of balance- corrosion subframes & chassis -exhaust bracket corroded advise repair-slight binding o/s/f brake

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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K293 DPY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K293 DPY, 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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K293 DPY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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