MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to front crossmember
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust shelds insecure
some perishing to both rear tyres
surface corrosion to front subframe
surface corrosion to rear subframe mountings
water
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K318 BSC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K318 BSC, 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 K318 BSC registered?
K318 BSC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 September 1992.
Is K318 BSC safe to buy?
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