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K310 PBJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,436 mi
Last recorded147,436 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK310 PBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 147,436 miles

Front & rear brake hoses deteriorating

Prop shaft coupling deteriorating

o/s/r tyre cracking wearing low

Fail 31 Jul 2013 147,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake hoses deteriorating

O/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

O/s/r tyre worn low and cracking

Prop shaft coupling deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2011 146,217 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

high line stop lamp part not working

near side and offside front road spring are showing signs of weakness causing front of vehicle to be low and have affected head lamp aim

Fail 28 Jan 2011 146,217 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high line stop lamp part not working

near side and offside front road spring are showing signs of weakness causing front of vehicle to be low and have affected head lamp aim

Pass 12 Jan 2010 142,386 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 142,380 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 132,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 132,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 131,913 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit. †fuel return pipe damp

Pass 4 Aug 2006 129,577 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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K310 PBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K310 PBJ, 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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K310 PBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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