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K353 FRS

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Turquoise Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,077 mi
Last recorded95,077 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK353 FRS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,077 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,514 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 94,514 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,124 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,629 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner wing at front corroding but does not effect structural integrity

Fail 18 Mar 2009 89,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner wing at front corroding but does not effect structural integrity

Pass 19 Mar 2008 87,868 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 87,868 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,524 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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K353 FRS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Turquoise with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K353 FRS, 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 K353 FRS registered?

K353 FRS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 August 1992.

Is K353 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K353 FRS shows 9 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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