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K337 MAS

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,297 mi
Last recorded117,297 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK337 MAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,297 miles

cosmetic corrosion on arches and panels

floorpan,sills and suspension components corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2017 109,747 miles

heavy corrosion on underside

Pass 15 Jul 2016 100,233 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 100,181 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,878 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 83,878 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,741 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 70,741 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,345 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 53,345 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 270,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 270,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 265,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 250,776 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 250,776 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 243,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 234,765 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 234,765 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 227,955 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 220,092 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 220,092 miles

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

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

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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K337 MAS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,298cc 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 K337 MAS, 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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K337 MAS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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