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K386 LVG

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,192 mi
Last recorded85,192 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK386 LVG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,192 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to perrish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 84,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 84,913 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 84,913 miles

Emissions not tested far too high to get through (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 84,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,094 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 84,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 9 Feb 2015 83,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres at 3mm tread depth,legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,588 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

slight blow mid exhaust joint

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,943 miles

slight blow mid exhaust joint

Pass 29 Nov 2010 80,729 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack on side wall

Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 78,470 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewall

slight blow at mid exhaust joint

Pass 23 May 2007 75,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 74,921 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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K386 LVG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K386 LVG, 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 K386 LVG registered?

K386 LVG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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