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K304 EYO

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,286 mi
Last recorded182,286 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK304 EYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 182,286 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 179,232 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front wheel arch damaged & corroded.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Aug 2009 179,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front wheel arch damaged & corroded.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Sep 2008 176,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 168,293 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 168,293 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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K304 EYO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green 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 K304 EYO, 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 K304 EYO registered?

K304 EYO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 24 September 1992.

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The MOT history for K304 EYO 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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