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K40 MBX

1993 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,161 mi
Last recorded199,161 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 230142,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 199,161 miles

off side front lower ball joint creaking

off side front to rear hydraulic pipescorroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 197,739 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 197,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front a/r/b mounts worn

o/s/f lower swivel/ track rod end noisy creaks

parking brake long travel

power steering box weeping sector shaft seal area

rear coil springs heavily corroded

screen damaged area a 10mm

Pass 23 Oct 2008 195,722 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 195,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT TO REAR HYDRAULIC PIPE CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 191,351 miles

crack in front number plate

Fail 17 Nov 2006 185,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 185,505 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 180,294 miles

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

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

o/s index plate lamp dim

o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush worn

rear brake pipes rusted

rear road springs rusted

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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K40 MBX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 142,516 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 K40 MBX, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K40 MBX registered?

K40 MBX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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