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K330 KWU

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,314 mi
Last recorded142,314 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK330 KWU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 142,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension areas corroding.

covers over both outer sills.

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 137,385 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r Handbrake needs attention.Also exhaust rubber mount on middle section Brocken.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 137,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r Handbrake needs attention.Also exhaust rubber mount on middle section Brocken.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 132,510 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 128,019 miles

hand brake travel and effort low, bumpers damaged and loose, oil leak, rear tyres worn, middle floor

Fail 28 Feb 2009 128,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

hand brake travel and effort low, bumpers damaged and loose, oil leak, rear tyres worn, middle floor

Pass 30 Jan 2008 117,758 miles

major corrosiom to fuel lines,nsr sill cap missing, f pads worn,f discs worn, poor image at dips,

rear brake noise, oil leak, fuel cap seal minor det`, sill guards, heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components,met brake pipes corroded multi, osf x/member corroded, underguards,

Fail 25 Jan 2008 117,758 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

major corrosiom to fuel lines,nsr sill cap missing, f pads worn,f discs worn, poor image at dips,

rear brake noise, oil leak, fuel cap seal minor det`, sill guards, heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components,met brake pipes corroded multi, osf x/member corroded, underguards,

Pass 21 Apr 2006 107,732 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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K330 KWU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K330 KWU, 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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K330 KWU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 November 1992.

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