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K37 DGM

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,579 mi
Last recorded217,579 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK37 DGM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 217,579 miles

All rubber front antiroll bar bushs worn

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 217,468 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

All rubber front antiroll bar bushs worn

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 215,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

all exhaust rubbers badly perished and splitting

both front wheel bearings have alot of movement

both rear flexi brake hoses perished slightly

front number plate cracked

heat shield on cat insecure

lumpy idle

n/s and o/s front brake discs heavily lipped

o/s front flexi brake hose badly perished

steering mechagnism to steering box has alot of play

Pass 25 Nov 2008 201,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 193,378 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust rear section poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2006 181,395 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 170,246 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 170,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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K37 DGM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K37 DGM, 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 K37 DGM registered?

K37 DGM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 December 1992.

Is K37 DGM safe to buy?

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